Category: Europe
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Brexit, Tourism and the border
This summer has seen a slump in tourism in the southern border counties. Dr Lisa Wilson of the Nevin Economic Research Institute describes the impact that the current Brexit approach is already having on the tourism sector in Ireland.
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Recent no-deal threats show dangerous disregard for Northern Ireland and its fragile peace
With Brexit day approaching and the risk of no deal contributing to a growing sense of crisis in Northern Ireland, Dr Katy Hayward argues that the backstop is needed to protect hard-won peace.
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No-deal Brexit moves from fantasy machismo into stark reality
With 40,000 jobs at risk in Northern Ireland in the event of a no-deal Brexit, Dr Katy Hayward argues that there is an urgent need for political leadership at the devolved regional level
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Queen’s Policy Engagement June Brexit Clinic – Slides Now Available
The slides are now available for the June Brexit Clinic at Queen’s, which took place on 19 June 2019.
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What do 11-year-olds think about Brexit?
The implications of Brexit will be felt most by future generations, yet children are excluded from the political process. Dr Katrina Lloyd asks children in Northern Ireland what they really think about politicians, politics and Brexit.
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Brexit extended, but for how long?
Professor David Phinnemore casts an eye over the latest extension agreed in the Brexit process.
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Why is the UK planning to cut tariffs on most imports in the event of a no-deal Brexit?
Dr Billy Melo Araujo provides some answers to help explain the UK’s contingency plans to avoid a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
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Beyond tariffs: what ‘No Deal’ would mean for the Irish border – a Long Read
A ‘hard’ border between Northern Ireland outside the EU and Ireland within the EU will be felt in ways that go far beyond tariffs and quotas, argue Billy Vaughan and Dr Katy Hayward.
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What do people in Northern Ireland think about Brexit?
Hard Brexit? Soft Brexit? No Brexit? Dr Jamie Pow and Professor John Garry break down the latest stats on how people in Northern Ireland feel about Brexit.
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Beyond Brexit: Potential Fallout for ‘Others’ in Northern Ireland’s Power-Sharing Agreement
Considering that 20 years have passed since the signing of the GFA, the hopes of achieving equality of treatment in a post-Brexit world for groups and individuals who prefer, or do not mobilise around sectarian issues, seems even less likely says Dr Timofey Agarin and Dr Drew Mikhael.