IIEALord David Hannay takes stock of the current situation in the UK, question whether Brexit is approaching a conclusion, and reflect on the different routes to a resolution.
Brexit
IIEAIssue 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.
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.
Adam Boulton considers both the current and long-term implications of Brexit for UK politics in light of the national divisions emerging through the withdrawal process.
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
In a controversial move on Wednesday, 28 August 2019, Boris Johnson asked the Queen to suspend Parliament. This restricts the time which opposition MPs had hoped to use to legislate against a no-deal Brexit and sparked a number of reactions in the UK. This blog examines the process of proroguing Parliament and outlines the options for MPs ahead of 31 October Brexit deadline.
Issue 69 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
Lord Andrew Adonis presents an overview of the Brexit process to date, consider Brexit’s long term implications, and ask whether it is still possible to stop the UK’s withdrawal.
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.
