The UK’s position on the Northern Ireland protocol is absurd and reckless
The threats made by Boris Johnson’s government against the EU do the UK’s international standing nothing but harm.
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Find here the New Statesman’s collection of articles offering deep insights into the European Union, including its policies, institutions, member states, and critical issues shaping the future of this influential supranational organization.
The European Chips Act: why Ursula von der Leyen is embracing silicon nationalism
The European Commission president has outlined plans to make the EU less dependent on Asian semiconductor producers.
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Margrethe Vestager: “Europe was so far ahead of the curve on privacy”
The EU commissioner on her battle with Big Tech.
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How Brexit changed us: Britain has lost its sense of humour along with its self-respect
This project was supposed to restore Britain’s dignity, but instead we’re prepared to shatter the UK over sausages.
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Mario Draghi, “ungovernable” Italy and the EU
Author Tim Parks joins Jeremy Cliffe and Emily Tamkin on the World Review podcast
Why the EU Article 16 debacle sets a dangerous precedent for the UK
A bungled attempt to trigger the “nuclear option” over Covid vaccines proves the EU misunderstands Irish border issues.
How Brexit has reopened old wounds on both sides of the Irish border
The Irish Question has returned and endangered the peace process.
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Conservative leader will not hold a referendum on Lisbon, but pledges to repatriate British powers
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