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Would Brexit spell the end of European defence?
Alongside France, the UK is generally viewed as one of the most important actors in EU defence policy. Karen E. Smith assesses what impact the UK leaving the EU might have in the area of defence. She...
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Brexit is an issue President Obama has every right to be concerned about
In an interview this week, President Obama raised concerns about the potential of an EU-exit for the UK. Tim Oliver argues that Obama was right to raise these concerns, as Brexit is not simply a matter...
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Push or jump? Why the UK could be facing a ‘Brexpulsion’ rather than a ‘Brexit’
The UK’s EU referendum is likely to be heavily influenced by the extent to which David Cameron is successful in his attempt to renegotiate the country’s terms of membership. Iain Begg writes that while...
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Why France remains responsible for the impact on free movement of the Calais...
Travel between France and the UK via the Channel Tunnel has suffered disruption over recent months due to the migrant crisis in Calais, but which country is legally responsible for the situation? Steve...
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Five minutes with Catherine de Vries: “The left is now split over whether...
How has opposition to the European Union changed in light of the Greek debt crisis, the UK’s planned referendum on EU membership, and the migration crisis in the Mediterranean? In an interview with...
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The purdah controversy – setting the rules of the referendum game
The Government’s defeat in the House of Commons shows that it most likely will have to accept the purdah restrictions that it previously rejected as unworkable. Here, Sara Hobolt what purdah is and why...
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MPs are from Mars, peers are from Venus: Westminster and the EU
On the issue of Europe, the difference between the two champers of the UK parliament is wide. The House of Lords stands out for producing high-quality, in-depth and relevant reports of relevance while...
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What would UK immigration policy look like after Brexit?
What impact would Britain leaving the EU have on UK immigration policy? Jonathan Portes writes that exiting the EU would not be a magic solution to immigration problems. For a start, the UK would have...
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David Cameron’s tactics may take the UK out of the EU, and Scotland out of...
This week saw the Prime Minister make a speech on Europe, followed by a letter to the President of the European Council outlining his proposals for EU reform. In light of these events, Jo Murkens...
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Brits know less about the EU than anyone else
How does knowledge about the EU vary between citizens of EU Member States? Using data from Eurobarometer surveys, Simon Hix writes that respondents from the UK perform worse than citizens from any...
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