IIEAHalf-way through its rotating six-month term in 2019, the Finnish Presidency has advanced a more strategic discussion on the future of European defence and digital disruption in the field.
IIEA
Issue 72 of the Brexit Brief notes the current state of play in the Brexit debate and collates relevant news from Ireland, the UK and the rest of the EU.
Commission President-elect, Ursula von der Leyen, has argued that the question of climate action is a moral, human and political obligation. She has made climate action a core element of her ‘Agenda for Europe’.
Tony Brown describes the challenge posed by the presumption of power over a rules-based international legal system and highlights recent calls to update the current multinational order.
IIEA board member and former Taoiseach, John Bruton, addressed the IIEA Brussels on Monday, 30 September 2019.
This blog examines the Supreme Court ruling that the Prime Minister’s decision to advise the Queen to prorogue the UK Parliament was unlawful. It also discusses the consequences and next steps ahead of the 31 October Brexit deadline.
Issue 71 of the Brexit Brief notes the current state of play in the Brexit debate and collates relevant news from Ireland, the UK and the rest of the EU.
Issue 70 of the Brexit Brief notes the current state of play in the Brexit debate and collates relevant news from Ireland, the UK and the rest of the EU
This brief provides an overview of France’s influence on the selection of the heads of the EU institutions and future thematic focus, in respect of developments within the EU since the European elections took place on 23-26 May 2019. It also assesses recent developments in Franco-Irish relations during this period. Further afield, the brief reviews President Macron’s broader strategy on foreign policy at the G7 Summit and annual Conference of Ambassadors.
The Institute is now seeking applications for the full-time position of Director General. Please email a letter of application and curriculum vitae to kcroke@leadersmores.com. Applications in strictest confidence will be accepted up to 30 September, 2019. The IIEA is an equal opportunities employer.
About Us
The IIEA is Ireland’s leading European & International Affairs think tank. We are an independent, not-for-profit organisation with charitable status.
Our role is to identify key European and international policy trends, which will inform the work of Ireland’s decision makers and business leaders, and enrich the public debate on Ireland’s role in the EU and on the global stage.
Contact Us
T. reception@iiea.com
E. +353 (0)1 874 6756
Follow us on Twitter
Follow us on Facebook
Media Enquiries: press@iiea.com
The Institute of International and European Affairs.
8 North Great Georges Street, Dublin 1, Ireland
Membership
Institute members support and contribute to the work of the IIEA.
The IIEA acknowledges the support of the Europe for Citizens Programme of the European Union.
