There were several centripetal forces that led to the Schengen Area being formed such as a willingness to work together and the need for economic development.
There were also centrifugal forces that threatened Europe such as immigration that led to the UK exiting the EU.
In the 20th century, Europe had just survived two deadly wars that devastated her economy and weakened her global relevance. There was therefore a need to find a lasting solution to peace.
Along with this idea for peace came the need to improve economies and thus was born the European Union. This then led to the Schengen Area which allowed for free movement of people.
The logic was that allowing free movement would bolster ties between nations thereby creating peace, and allow for shared mental resources as well as tourism. This would improve economies.
Being a part of the Schengen Area proved to be contentious however as nations lost control over their own immigration policies and many people were able to immigrate at will.
The UK felt this was unfair and wanted its immigration powers back - amongst other powers - and so held a referendum to leave the EU which was successful.
Immigration was therefore a Centrifugal force.
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