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The language of 'flexible and imaginative' solutions is unique to the Irish dimension of Brexit
Full text linkThe language of 'flexible and imaginative' solutions is unique to the Irish dimension of Brexit, writes David Phinnemore (Queen's University Belfast). Furthermore, he argues that at the heart of the commitment of all parties involved in the exit negotiations is the desire to ensure that Brexit does not in any way undermine the Northern Ireland peace process. He outlines what a range of 'flexible ..
Northern Ireland and Brexit: struggling and divided over ‘what next’
Full text linkSome politicians have voiced concern that Brexit could potentially have negative consequences for the relationship between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. David Phinnemore assesses some of the key challenges posed by Brexit for Northern Ireland and how Northern Irish political parties have reacted to the result of the EU referendum
UK withdrawal from EU membership: the quest for cake
No full textThe UK decision to leave the EU has raised the question of what form the post-Brexit UK-EU relationship will take. This chapter explores the development of the UK government’s position since the June 2016 referendum noting the persistent lack of domestic or indeed governmental consensus and the significant challenges the UK government has faced in reconciling the ambition of securing ‘a new strategic partnership … including a wide reaching, bold and ambitious free trade agreement’ with its own red lines on leaving the customs union, the single market and the jurisdiction of the CJEU. The chapter explores too the EU’s response and the manner in which implicit principles underpinning its external relations have become more explicit – encapsulated in the theme of ‘no cherry-picking’ – as the UK and the EU have moved beyond settling the terms of withdrawal to reaching agreement on the framework for their future relations. The chapter considers the evolution of the debate on options in the light of the EU’s existing privileged partnerships with European non-member neighbours and the principles and practices that underpin them
May said nothing new that was positive regarding the Irish dimension of Brexit
Full text linkThe Irish Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, has responded to Theresa May's Florence speech by saying it was a 'genuine attempt to move things along' and commending her request for a transition period as 'a step in the right direction'. These were generous words, argues David Phinnemore (Queen's University Belfast). On the Irish dimension to Brexit - the focus of a dedicated 'dialogue' alongside ..
This Brexit juncture is a critical moment for the Good Friday Agreement
Full text linkIn this blog, Katy Hayward and David Phinnemore (Queen's University Belfast) highlight their current report on Brexit and the Good Friday Agreement, which they presented today at the European Parliament. They argue that thanks to Brexit the political trajectories of the UK and Ireland will increasingly diverge and that the current negotiation juncture, in particular, is a critical moment for the Good Friday ..
The European Union: Emerging from Crisis?
No full textThe Eurozone turmoil might have calmed, but the EU is still trying to free itself from a crisis that has had a dramatic impact on citizens’ economic and social well-being and raised serious questions about the union's future. David Phinnemore reports
There's no such thing as 'associate membership' of Euratom - but there may be other solutions
Full text linkWith its Article 50 notification, the UK also indicated that the country would be leaving the European nuclear regulator Euratom following Brexit. However, several MPs, including some prominent Leave campaigners, have criticised this position, arguing instead for the UK to have some form of associate membership of Euratom after it leaves the EU. David Phinnemore highlights that there is currently no such thing as ‘associate membership’, but that other routes for an association between the UK and Euratom could potentially be pursued
Should the UK seek association with or membership of EFTA?
No full textAmid the uncertainty of the Brexit process, one way to address the challenge of securing a degree of continuity in retaining preferential market access beyond the EU would be for the UK to become a member or associate of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). Cenni Najy (University of Geneva) and David Phinnemore (Queen’s University Belfast) ask whether the UK after Brexit can hope for either membership of or association with EFTA
Article 16 of the Ireland/Northern Ireland Protocol offers no ‘quick fix’
No full textIn this blog, Katy Hayward and David Phinnemore address the latest debate surrounding the implementation of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland. They suggest that, contrary to some claims being made, unilateral triggering of Article 16 by the UK would not offer an easy route for remedying the new realities in the movement of goods across the Irish Sea
Article 16 of the Ireland/Northern Ireland Protocol offers no ‘quick fix’
No full textIn this blog, Katy Hayward and David Phinnemore address the latest debate surrounding the implementation of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland. They suggest that, contrary to some claims being made, unilateral triggering of Article 16 by the UK would not be the easy or the best route for remedying the new realities in the movement of goods across the Irish Sea
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