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How Closely Is the Economy of the UK and Scotland Aligned with the EU?

European Futures — Tue, 31 May 2016 08:00:40 +0000

David Bell Britain’s Decision | The EU Referendum In terms of income per person, the economy of the UK, and Scotland in particular, is in line with the average across the EU, writes David Bell. He analyses different aspects of the economic relationship with the EU and notes variations across both Scotland and the UK. …

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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 European Legal Order: Beyond Inter-State Retaliation

European Futures — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 08:00:32 +0000

William Phelan The power and position of the European Court of Justice today is often attributed to its landmark rulings establishing the primacy and direct effect of EU law, writes William Phelan. He argues, however, that its ban on inter-state retaliation between Member States was equally important, empowering national courts to enforce EU law and …

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The EU and Vietnam Agree on Trade Deal, But There’s Still a Long Road Ahead

European Futures — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 08:00:41 +0000

Maria Garcia The recent announcement of the EU’s agreement in principle with Vietnam marks the latest step towards its first free trade agreement with an emerging/developing Asian economy, writes Maria Garcia. She argues that, while the agreement has the potential to create new business opportunities, particularly for European companies in Vietnamese public procurement, the adoption …

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Market Power Europe: Exploring the EU in the World

European Futures — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 08:00:21 +0000

Chad Damro How can we think about the EU’s engagement beyond its borders? Chad Damro explains how his proposal of Market Power Europe, which recognises the EU’s impact in exporting its economic, social-market and regulatory policies, can serve as a conceptual framework for understanding the role of the EU as a power in global politics. …

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