Category: Europe
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Escaping the jurisdiction of the Court of Justice for the European Union by EUXIT?
In a new occasional paper under QUB’s Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence “Tensions at the Fringes of the European Union”, Professor Dagmar Schiek analyses the extent to which the EU’s association agreements, in particular with states within its neighbourhood, and the new generation of its global trade agreements inaugurated with the Canadian EU Trade Agreement…
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The shape of Brexit is probably already written in a 60-year-old document
In the run-up to the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Treaties of Rome, Professor David Phinnemore looks at what the future holds for the UK’s relationship with Europe.
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Hard Brexit – perspectives for the island of Ireland?
In the event of a hard Brexit, Professor Dagmar Schiek looks at some of the areas where the withdrawal of the UK from the EU will impact on life on the island of Ireland.
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Brexit: What Next Once Article 50 is Triggered?
The triggering of Article 50 by PM Theresa May is imminent, but what will happen over the next two-years? Professor David Phinnemore outlines the projected timetable for negotiations and the main issues that will be up for discussion.
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Bored of borders already? Building “The Wall” is only the start.
Dr Katy Hayward looks at the growing interest into all things border-related and asks why have borders become the latest political obsession?
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How much will Brexit hurt?
In terms of all things financial, Dr Sergey Popov looks at how leaving the Single Market could hurt the UK and in particular the average UK household.
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Four ‘green lines’ for Brexit negotiators looking to protect the environment
Following a recent report by the Environment Audit Committee into the impact on the UK environment of leaving the EU, Dr Viviane Gravey highlights how we can judge just how eco-friendly a Brexit is really likely to be.
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Fortress island Britain? What could happen to UK borders after Brexit
Professor Cathal McCall looks at the history of the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland and highlights the options of what the UK borders could look like post-Brexit.
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When in Rome do as the Romans do? Vienna and Gertrude calling!
Dr Ulrike Vieten reflects on the re-run of the recent presidential election in Austria which saw the defeat of the populist far right candidate Norbert Hofer.
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Micheál Martin TD Speaks at Queen’s on Brexit
Micheál Martin TD, leader of Fianna Fáil, visited Queen’s University last night to deliver an address entitled “Brexit: Challenges and Opportunities.”