Tag: Sovereignty

Brexit, Politics & Governance

The Left needs a Better Conversation on National Sovereignty

As many parts of Europe continue to suffer from the Eurozone crisis and austerity, and as populist and far-right political parties continue to gain in importance, voices of the left across Europe are reclaiming the concept of national sovereignty. Renaud Thillaye, Deputy Director of Policy Network, examines these arguments, and suggests that the member states might be able to achieve freedom, and the capacity to act in … Continue reading The Left needs a Better Conversation on National Sovereignty

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Brexit, Politics & Governance

A Broader Vision of the Future of Europe

The UK has been affected by events in mainland Europe since history began, as mainland Europe has been affected by events on the British Isles. In response to Matt Wood’s post ‘David Cameron Needs a Vision for the Future of Europe’,  Konrad Schiemann, former Judge at the European Court of Justice from 2004 to 2012, nominated by the UK, argues that whilst it is understandable … Continue reading A Broader Vision of the Future of Europe

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Law & Constitutions

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

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