Is the Commonwealth a Real Alternative to UK Membership of the European Union?

Advocates of a UK exit from the European Union sometimes propose the Commonwealth as a natural alternative, often on the grounds that its members share historical and cultural ties with the UK. Maria Mut Bosque, Lecturer in International Law and EU Law at the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, revisits the UK’s relationship to the Commonwealth, how it was affected by EU membership, and what roles … Continue reading Is the Commonwealth a Real Alternative to UK Membership of the European Union?

Could An Independent Catalonia (Re)Join The EU?: The Debate Is On

Following the regional elections in Catalonia on 27 September 2015 which saw victory for pro-independence parties, Maria Mut Bosque, Lecturer in International Law and EU Law at the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, examines the legal possibilities open to Catalonia as it considers its future with the European Union. The issue of secession in EU member states was discussed in the run-up to the Scottish independence … Continue reading Could An Independent Catalonia (Re)Join The EU?: The Debate Is On