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Brexit Could Create New Support for Independence Among the Middle Class in Scotland

Nicola McEwen Britain’s Decision | The EU Referendum Opinion polls suggest that Scotland will vote to remain in the EU, regardless of the UK-wide result, and leaving the EU would …

16th June 2016 lewing

Who Makes Our Laws – Brussels, Westminster or Holyrood?

Tobias Lock Britain’s Decision | The EU Referendum Questions around sovereignty and the extent of the impact of EU law on the UK and Scotland have been central in the …

15th June 2016 lewing

What Are the UK’s Alternatives to EU Membership?

Michael Keating Britain’s Decision | The EU Referendum In the event of exit from the European Union, the UK would be faced with different options for its relationship with the …

2nd June 2016 lewing

Brexit Debate: Lessons From the EU’s Non-Members

Erik Oddvar Eriksen and John Erik Fossum Although European states such as Norway or Switzerland have different kinds of relationships with the EU, they are all becoming increasingly integrated into …

27th May 2016 lewing

European Commissioners and Their Cabinets: Government Influence is Limited

Renke Deckarm While many elements of the European Commission have been the object of study, commissioners themselves and their cabinets have been less so, writes Renke Deckarm. He argues that, …

4th May 2016 lewing

From the Czech Republic to ‘Czechia’: Shaping Modern Identity

Jan Čulík The recent announcement that the Czech Republic will adopt a shorted name, ‘Czechia’, is the product of decisions made by political elites without public input, writes Jan Čulík. …

26th April 2016 lewing

NATO’s Role in the Refugee Crisis: Building Bridges with the EU

Nina Græger The activities that NATO has undertaken to address the refugee crisis in the Mediterranean focus on intelligence and surveillance, and are designed to complement the efforts of the …

25th April 2016 lewing

This June’s EU Referendum is Unlikely to be the UK’s Last

Anthony Salamone The debate on the UK’s relationship with the EU will continue well beyond the forthcoming referendum, writes Anthony Salamone. He argues that, under either outcome of the vote, …

14th April 2016 lewing

Robbing Pedro to Pay Pablo: After Three Months of Fruitless Negotiations Spain is No Nearer to Forming a Government

Paul Kennedy The current stalemate in Spain over forming a government following elections last December is a function of the country’s shift away from a two-party system at national level, …

4th April 2016 lewing

Finland’s Recent Citizens’ Initiative Will Not Threaten Its Euro Membership

Tapio Raunio The current citizens’ initiative in Finland on the euro has its roots in public opposition to the single currency, but has no serious prospect of forcing a change, …

24th March 2016 lewing

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