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Britain After Brexit: Could the Swiss Model be an Option?

European Futures — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 10:00:06 +0000

Adrian Favero Switzerland’s relationship with the European Union is one of the models mentioned as an alternative for the UK in the EU referendum debate, writes Adrian Favero. He argues that such a model may not be well suited to the UK, as Switzerland is largely integrated into the Single Market, including the free movement …

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What Are the UK’s Alternatives to EU Membership?

European Futures — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 08:00:54 +0000

Michael Keating Britain’s Decision | The EU Referendum In the event of exit from the European Union, the UK would be faced with different options for its relationship with the EU, writes Michael Keating. He argues that the choice of which option would ultimately come down to decisions about what the UK wants and negotiations with …

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Switzerland: China’s Old Friend and Innovative Strategic Partner

European Futures — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 08:00:05 +0000

Shichen Wang While the EU continues to be divided on China, Switzerland has continued its longstanding privileged relationship with the country, writes Shichen Wang. He argues that China has favoured Switzerland’s long-term cooperation and absence of conflict, and that it uses the Swiss-Chinese relationship as a model for its relations with the rest of Europe. …

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The Legal Implications of EU Withdrawal for the UK and Scotland

European Futures — Mon, 12 Oct 2015 08:00:56 +0000

Tobias Lock In-Depth Analysis In this extended article, Tobias Lock examines the process for a Member State to leave the EU and the effects of withdrawal, in the context of the upcoming EU referendum. He suggests that, should the UK leave the EU, some form of EU-UK agreement will likely be reached, although the shape of …

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A Future Uncertain: Why Brexit Would Leave Scotland More Dependent on Westminster

European Futures — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 08:00:59 +0000

Andrew Glencross If the UK votes to the leave the EU, it will most likely establish a Swiss-style trade relationship to replace EU membership, writes Andrew Glencross. He suggests that future UK governments would be unable to change this relationship unilaterally without risking retaliation, leaving Scotland more dependent on the UK government for good relations …

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