Category: National Perspectives on Europe

Brexit: Frequently Asked Questions

Anthony Salamone Following the vote for the UK to leave the European Union, Anthony Salamone answers some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the future of UK-EU relations in the referendum aftermath. EU Referendum Statement, Number 10, CC-BY-NC-ND-2.0 Has the UK already left the European Union, as of the referendum result on Friday 24 June? No. …

Five Things to Watch For on EU Referendum Day

Anthony Salamone With Referendum Day finally here for the vote on the UK’s membership of the European Union, Anthony Salamone sets out some points to keep in mind over the course of polling day and the vote count. EU Referendum Poll Card, Abi Begum, CC-BY-2.0 After years of speculation, months of campaigning and weeks of …

If Twitter is the Medium of the Underdog, Are the ‘Reluctant Remainers’ Poised to Bite?

Clare Llewellyn and Laura Cram What can Twitter tell us about the views of the UK electorate ahead of the EU referendum? Laura Cram and Clare Llewellyn illustrate that, while Leave supporters continue to have a much more visible presence on Twitter, this balance has shifted, with pro-Remain tweets becoming more frequent in the latter …

Britain After Brexit: Could the Swiss Model be an Option?

Adrian Favero Switzerland’s relationship with the European Union is one of the models mentioned as an alternative for the UK in the EU referendum debate, writes Adrian Favero. He argues that such a model may not be well suited to the UK, as Switzerland is largely integrated into the Single Market, including the free movement …

The UK’s EU Referendum: Implications for Scotland’s Constitutional Settlement

Sarah Craig, Maria Fletcher and Nina Miller-Westoby In-Depth Analysis Scotland’s devolved powers have become progressively interconnected with both UK law and EU law, write Sarah Craig, Maria Fletcher and Nina Miller-Westoby. Focusing on the area of migration policy, they argue that, whatever the outcome of the EU referendum, the resulting legislative changes will have an …

The Referendum Will Not Bring an End to the UK’s Debate on the EU

Laura Cram Britain’s Decision | The EU Referendum The Prime Minister’s renegotiation of the UK’s EU membership is largely judged by whether people already support remaining in or leaving the EU, writes Laura Cram. Outlining the key components of the settlement, she argues that it has had a minimal impact in the campaign, and that the …

What Are the UK’s Alternatives to EU Membership?

Michael Keating Britain’s Decision | The EU Referendum In the event of exit from the European Union, the UK would be faced with different options for its relationship with the EU, writes Michael Keating. He argues that the choice of which option would ultimately come down to decisions about what the UK wants and negotiations with …

How Closely Is the Economy of the UK and Scotland Aligned with the EU?

David Bell Britain’s Decision | The EU Referendum In terms of income per person, the economy of the UK, and Scotland in particular, is in line with the average across the EU, writes David Bell. He analyses different aspects of the economic relationship with the EU and notes variations across both Scotland and the UK. …