The EU appears to be intimidated by the idea that a near neighbour, and ex-member, of their club might become commercially successful. To prevent this they are taking a hard and inflexible stand in the Brexit negotiations. “I think that on trade issues or on the measures for our future relationship that we are going … More It’s a Rip Off
At the time of writing negotiations are due to begin on the relationship between the UK and the EU after the transition period. Negotiations are expected to be difficult and the UK government has ruled out any extension to the transition period. Our previous Prime Minister made a Withdrawal Agreement (WA) with the EU and … More What Would You Like For Brexit?
The strength of Britain’s position in the world after leaving the EU provides another source of division between ‘europhiles’ and ‘’eurosceptics’. Similar questions are raised concerning the EU’s own position in the world. Ex(?) Irish Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, told Britain to get used to the fact that it was a small country which no longer … More Global Britain or Little Britain?
The proposed natter-shop, or ‘consultation with the people’ is already proving contentious, with the European Parliament having firm ideas and the European Commission still to offer its own. The EU is proposing to hold a discussion on the future of the Union or, as they call it, a Conference on the Future of Europe (taking … More We Need to Talk About EU
In this post we look at how language is used by the EU to deceive its citizens and others about the true nature of the Union. “When I use a word,” Humpty Dumpty said, in rather a scornful tone, “it means just what I choose it to mean—neither more nor less.” “The question is,” said … More Mind Your Language
A close look at the EU’s intended approach on its Level Playing Field demands in the coming negotiations. The EU uses many expressions to represent its high moral purpose and standards to the world, one of its favourites is ‘a level playing field‘. This has been taken from sport where the rules and conditions for … More The Levellers
British farmers need to know what support will replace the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy, what markets may open or close to them and what standards might change and bring unfair competition. In November last year you wrote that you were busy persuading local Shropshire farmers of the dangers of leaving the EU and asked whether … More Dear John-2
Boris might have prefaced his new approach to the withdrawal negotiations with the rallying cry, “Stiffen the sinews, summon up the blood” (Henry V). Let battle commence. The Johnson administration seems to be intending a tougher approach to the EU divorce than May’s did – that won’t be difficult. The plan, apparently, is to negotiate … More Brexit: Stage 2
The EU’s statements on these topics and how they match with reality. What Does the EU Say It Is? What Is the EU Reality? Jean Monnet and other EU founders assumed that peace, harmony and wealth would be natural outcomes from a unified state but that European countries would not be able to keep the … More D: Foundations, Governance & EU=Europe
The EU’s statements on these topics and how they match with reality. What Does the EU Say It Is? What Is the EU Reality? From the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), Article 14: “The European Parliament shall, jointly with the Council, exercise legislative and budgetary functions. It shall exercise functions of … More C: Legal System and Courts
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