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The EU’s New Leadership: Imperative to Overcome Europe’s Uncertain Politics

European Futures — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 14:32:30 +0000

Anthony Salamone Since the European Parliament elections in May, attention in Brussels has focused on determining the leadership of the EU institutions for the new institutional cycle (2019-2024). On 2 July, following three days of summitry, EU leaders announced their selections for four EU top posts – the Presidents of the European Commission, European Council, …

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Brexit, Northern Ireland, and Devolution

European Futures — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 12:20:22 +0000

Amanda Kramer Brexit and Rights Engagement Network One of the biggest difficulties facing the UK government in the current Brexit negotiations is how to resolve the problems that Brexit has created for Northern Ireland. Of these problems, the UK is facing increasing pressure to resolve one in particular: the potential borders that might arise …

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Five Takeaways for Brexit from the General Election

European Futures — Sat, 10 Jun 2017 08:00:58 +0000

Anthony Salamone The outcome of a hung parliament from the UK’s 2017 general election could have a significant impact on the shape of Brexit, writes Anthony Salamone. He sets out the main implications of the election result for Brexit, underlining the fast-changing nature of circumstances and the uncertainty of what will happen next. Downing Street, …

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Soft or Hard Brexit: Do the Political Parties Know What They Want?

European Futures — Fri, 11 Nov 2016 08:00:59 +0000

Kirsty Hughes Extended Article The varying stances within and among the UK’s parties on the shape of Brexit makes the parliamentary politics around it unpredictable, writes Kirsty Hughes. She argues that, while parliament may well vote to remain in the EU Customs Union but not in the Single Market, the trend is towards a hard …

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America Decides: Foreign Policy Implications for Europe

European Futures — Wed, 09 Nov 2016 08:00:33 +0000

Anthony Salamone Following the US elections, American foreign policy in Europe is set to enter a period of unpredictability, writes Anthony Salamone. He argues that the US government’s approach to Europe could vary from inert policy stability to more dramatic change in policy and priorities, and that the Trump presidency could be the first administration …

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