Reddit reviews EU Law: Text, Cases and Materials

The legal definition of 'Autonomy' is 'The political independence of a nation; the right (and condition) of self-government' (source) under that definition, every EU member state doesn't have 'full autonomy' because it has to answer to the EU and implement EU legislation - no ifs, no buts, just do it.

The reason that happens is because the Maastricht Treaty was ratified in November 1993 bringing together all members of the 'European Community' under common legal principles, common provisions and common policies. (source, pages 14-17).

Since that time, every policy the EU has approved, member states must implement - unless they have a VETO. Many of the issues you mention, for example - broadcasting, copyright, defence, financial services, the financial market, data protection, employment, immigration, trade and industry, film classification, scientific procedures on live animals, national security and counter-terrorism, betting, gaming and lotteries, emergency powers, extradition, intellectual property, import and export control, customer protection, product standards, safety and liability, weights and measures, telecommunications, postal services, research councils, Energy (oil, gas, nuclear), Social Security, judicial salaries, equal opportunities, control of weapons of mass destruction, Ordnance Survey, Deep Sea mining and time are directly influenced by the EU which Westminster has zero influence over because of the Maastricht Treaty.

Here's a couple of examples:

1. EU lawmakers vote to scrap clock shifts in 2021
   
2. What is Article 13?
   
3. Joint Research, including Nuclear Energy and Cyber Security.
   
4. Europe’s sweeping privacy rule was supposed to change the internet, but so far it’s mostly created frustration for users, companies, and regulators
   
5. Employment Rights (UK Version, here) & Rights at Work
   
   Of course, that list isn't extensive, but you can also check out a longer list here.

>Again, you've missed my point. What I personally want is not the point. Its about what is happening, irrespective of who wants it. The book I recommended you has over 400 excellent pages explaining.

Are you capable of engaging, or do you want to just quote a book that I'm obviously not going to read so that you can say 'well, if you don't want to learn...'

I suggest you go out and buy this book so that you understand the EU properly, and if you don't then I won't actually offer any points in its favour. You see how absurd this method is?