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Does UK Law Require a Referendum on the EU Withdrawal Agreement?

European Futures — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 08:00:09 +0000

Donal Coffey Most people will throw their hands in the air when confronted with the possibility of another EU referendum in the United Kingdom. This article does not argue in favour or against such a referendum, but asks the following question: From a legal point of view, does a withdrawal agreement concluded between the United …

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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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Brexit Talks: What Will We Know in Autumn 2018?

European Futures — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 08:00:46 +0000

Kirsty Hughes The UK’s exit negotiations from the EU will concentrate on separate withdrawal and trade deals, and timing will be a crucial factor, writes Kirsty Hughes. She argues that autumn 2018 will serve as a key period where enough about the UK-EU negotiations will be known and pressure will mount for the constitutional options …

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Brexit May Force a Rethink for Finland’s Eurosceptics

European Futures — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 08:00:25 +0000

Tapio Raunio Following the UK’s EU referendum, there is a lack of appetite in Finland to hold a similar vote on EU membership or the euro, writes Tapio Raunio. He notes that the main proponent of EU referendums, the Finns Party, is currently limited by its role in the coalition government, and that the economic …

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First, Brexit – Are the Dutch Next in Line?

European Futures — Wed, 13 Jul 2016 08:00:57 +0000

David Bokhorst Although the Netherlands is considered a potential contender to follow the UK in opting to leave the EU, such a prospect is unlikely for now, writes David Bokhorst. He argues, however, that deep public dissatisfaction with European integration, combined with how political elites present the EU at home, will continue to undermine Dutch …

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