Tag: Renegotiation

EU Reform: The View from Local Government

Serafin Pazos-Vidal Local government in Scotland is greatly affected by the EU, with regulations and targets to implement that involve large compliance costs far outweighing any EU funding, writes Serafin Pazos-Vidal. He argues that the debate on the UK’s EU membership brings an opportunity for important EU reform to involve local government better in EU …

Britain’s European Futures? Reflections from a Seminar Discussion

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 …

Why Greece Matters for the UK’s Referendum

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 …

The External Dimension to Britain’s EU Renegotiation

Anthony Salamone The UK government’s renegotiation of EU membership will be shaped in large part by how fellow European leaders respond, argues Anthony Salamone. He suggests that, while it may be difficult to secure a definitive renegotiation, the outcome of Britain’s EU referendum will be more dependent on the politics of the campaign than the …