IIEAThis blog looks at the proposals put forward in President Jean-Claude Juncker’s final State of the Union address and what they may mean for Ireland.
EU Affairs
IIEAIn her address to the IIEA, Rt Hon Gisela Stuart contended that choosing to leave the political structure of the European Union is a rational decision by the people and that finding mutually beneficially solutions for politicians and the people alike is the key step in this process.
Dr Stefan Meister asseseds the development and current state of German-Russian relations.
See some of the key points from an IIEA debate on globalisation and the future of work that took place in June 2018 in Dundalk.
Since the 1970s, the role of the European Union in social affairs has consistently, but cautiously, been expanded. This infographic illustrates the levels at which various types of social policies are set across the EU
On 26 June 2018, Ministers for European Affairs of EU Member States met and formally held a hearing under Article 7 (1) Treaty on European Union (TEU) to discuss ongoing rule of law issues in Poland.
On 1 July 2018, Austria assumed the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, for the third time since it accession in 1995. At a time when the European Union is facing challenging dossiers in the areas of migration, trade, security, the EU budget, and the on-going Brexit negotiations, this is an important moment for Chancellor Sebastian Kurz and his EPP-affiliated Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP). The ÖVP is one of the two dominant parties of Austrian politics that have governed the country in the post-war period, and is currently in coalition with the far-right and often euro-critical Freedom Party of Austria. The Chancellor faces challenges in separating his Government’s strongly stated positions in relation to many of the EU’s ongoing challenges, from its role as a broker in negotiations between EU Member States over the coming six months. However, given the significant agenda-setting and agenda-structuring powers afforded to the Council Presidency, Member States may instinctively view Austria as an ally or an opponent based on whatever side of these contentious issues they may be on.
On Thursday, 12 July, the UK released its White Paper outlining the UK’s desired terms for the future relationship. This blog outlines the structure of the proposal and examines the proposed economic partnership.
In her address to the IIEA, Minister Dalli highlighted Malta’s priorities at EU level, arguing that the citizen must be placed at the centre of EU politics and decision making.
Ambassador O’Sullivan reflected on the current state of transatlantic relations within the context of increased tensions with regard to trading relations and the Iran Nuclear Deal.
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