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Scotland’s Relationship with the EU after Brexit: Lessons from the Faroes

European Futures — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 08:00:26 +0000

Jacques Hartmann The Faroe Islands set an important precedent for a part of a unitary state to establish differentiated relations with the EU, writes Jacques Hartmann. He argues that the Faroes potentially yield important lessons for Scotland on how to retain at least some benefits of EU membership, even after a hard Brexit. Tórshavn – …

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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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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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Will Brexit Mean More Devolution to Scotland?

European Futures — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 08:00:16 +0000

Mark Lazarowicz The return of powers from the EU post-Brexit is often linked to an assumption that there will be consequential further devolution for Scotland, writes Mark Lazarowicz. He questions this view and suggests that the indications from the UK Government are that it may well adopt a more deliberative approach to the transfer of …

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