The EU must stop thinking of Brexit as a zero-sum game
In the EU institutions in Brussels, an assumption made by many is that if the British get a “good deal” after Brexit, this would be bad for the EU. Even those genuinely concerned that negotiations...
View ArticleDespite everything, Brussels and the UK largely agree on how to implement Brexit
When Theresa May delivered her grand speech on Brexit in January, this was received by many as the Conservative government pushing for a “hard Brexit”. While presenting their own view on Brexit, Labour...
View ArticleHow close are we to a Brexit deal?
In about one month’s time, EU27 leaders will decide whether the UK has made enough progress on Brexit divorce talks to move to “stage 2” of the Brexit negotiations. This is when both sides would start...
View ArticleHow might the EU react to the possible outcomes of the general election?
The upcoming general election may well turn out to be a de facto second referendum on Brexit. Here is an overview of the different scenarios that are possible and how the EU is likely to position...
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