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When Article 50 Meets Section 30 – Another Quiet Week in Scotland’s Constitutional Politics

European Futures — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 08:00:05 +0000

Peter Lynch Scotland’s independence debate was intensified by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s announcement this week, but both sides of the argument have been preparing since the EU referendum, writes Peter Lynch. He argues that, while the timing of an independence referendum is the main focus at the moment, others may well come up, and that …

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An Independent Scotland and the EU: What Route to Membership?

European Futures — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 08:00:22 +0000

Kirsty Hughes and Tobias Lock In-Depth Analysis In the event of independence, how might Scotland pursue EU membership? Kirsty Hughes and Tobias Lock explore the principal options, arguing that ensuring Scotland’s continuity with EU laws and policy would ultimately be more important than attempting to secure a fast-tracked route to membership, which would be completed …

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Voice and Partnership: The Bottom Line for Scotland on Brexit?

European Futures — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 08:00:36 +0000

Laura Cram The difference of the EU referendum vote in Scotland versus the whole UK and the so-far limited inclusion of the Scottish Government in formulating the UK’s Brexit strategy have created genuine political tensions, writes Laura Cram. She argues that the question of Scotland’s constitutional future has always been much more an issue of …

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Back to the Future with the Draft Referendum Bill

European Futures — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 08:00:43 +0000

Peter Lynch The EU referendum result has fundamentally reshaped the Scottish independence debate, and the new draft referendum bill is a both political and practical step by the Scottish Government, writes Peter Lynch. He observes that, in this unpredictable constitutional environment, Brexit has created opportunities for the SNP to engage with those who haven’t previously …

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Scotland and Brexit – Outlook Worsens as Options Narrow

European Futures — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 08:00:01 +0000

Kirsty Hughes In-Depth Analysis Both hard Brexit and soft Brexit scenarios each present their own challenges for the UK, writes Kirsty Hughes. She suggests that, for Scotland, it is almost certain that it will exit the EU with the rest of the UK, and that, in the event of independence, the question then becomes whether Scotland …

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