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.
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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.
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.
IIEAThis is the fourth in a series of updates outlining key developments which have taken place across the EU institutions. Each week, the EU27 Bulletin will update you on institutional proposals, major policy speeches by EU leaders and decisions adopted by EU institutions. We also look ahead to what developments may emerge over the coming week.
Christine Lagarde’s commitment to improving communication with EU citizens as ECB President forms part of an emerging trend among the ECB Governing Council, and in the EU institutions more broadly.
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.
On 17 September 2019, Christine Lagarde secured the approval of the European Parliament to become the new President of the European Central Bank. What will be the priority objectives of her eight-year term?
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
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