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Laura Cram David Cameron’s speech and letter outlining the plans for renegotiation of the UK’s EU membership were attempts to frame the debate as much to set its content, writes Laura Cram. She argues that, despite claiming a practical approach, the Prime Minister in fact relied upon emotional arguments unlikely to convince many of the …
Drew Scott Following a recent seminar and panel discussion on the UK’s EU renegotiation and referendum, Drew Scott reflects on the prospects for Britain’s relationship with the EU. He writes that, with the uncertainty surrounding the role the UK wants to play in Europe, the ultimate positions of the other EU Member States in the …
Tobias Lock In this extended article, Tobias Lock explores the implications of potential human rights reform in Britain. He writes that a repeal of the Human Rights Act would not necessarily require the UK to leave the European Convention on Human Rights. Should Britain leave, however, he argues that its future in both the Council …
Angus Armstrong Monetary union can take many years to be sustainable and successful, and the euro is no different, writes Angus Armstrong. He argues that, should the Eurozone proceed with plans for greater political and fiscal union, the UK may encounter a stronger EU in its renegotiation than otherwise foreseen. EP President Martin Schulz and …
James Mitchell Referendums do not necessarily solve the issues they are meant to address, writes James Mitchell. He argues that, similar to the Scotland independence referendum, the EU referendum is unlikely to be definitive, but it will shape the UK’s relationship with the EU whatever the outcome. The Edinburgh Agreement, Scottish Government CC-BY-NC-2.0 If David …
Laura Cram European integration has long been rooted in practical arguments instead of overarching visions, writes Laura Cram. She suggests that this course has allowed for various meanings of Europe to develop to suit different national debates, in which the idea of the EU is often used selectively to support the political narratives of the …
Emile Chabal and Stephan Malinowski In this extended article, Emile Chabal and Stephan Malinowski reflect on the use of history in the debate on the UK’s relationship with Europe and question two historical narratives put forward about Britain – that its history has been uniquely continuous and that is has been exceptional. They suggest that …
Charlotte Rommerskirchen Since the advent of Europe’s debt crises, European leaders have sought to reassure the markets by demonstrating that integration is continuing ahead, writes Charlotte Rommerskirchen. She argues that Greece’s exit from the Eurozone or Britain’s exit from the EU would challenge this stability and have negative consequences for the remaining members. Money from …
