Ministers now admit growth is difficult within the existing EU trade framework.
@jennyrhodes42.bsky.social on how this year is already showing signs of a change in UK-EU relations.
#OurPlaceinEurope #Brexit #Breturn
@jennyrhodes42.bsky.social on how this year is already showing signs of a change in UK-EU relations.
#OurPlaceinEurope #Brexit #Breturn
New year developments mean government deadlock on the EU can’t continue
Shifting tides in UK-EU relations: new developments spark cautious hope for closer alignment in 2025
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 25, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Ministers now admit growth is difficult within the existing EU trade framework.
@jennyrhodes42.bsky.social on how this year is already showing signs of a change in UK-EU relations.
#OurPlaceinEurope #Brexit #Breturn
@jennyrhodes42.bsky.social on how this year is already showing signs of a change in UK-EU relations.
#OurPlaceinEurope #Brexit #Breturn
Not a speechmaker but a strategist: Keir Starmer’s approach to Europe is all about quiet progress.
The big picture? Less divergence, more alignment, & cautious bridge-building.
The UK is changing direction.
#OurPlaceInEurope report by Stephen MacNair
#Brexit #Brejoin
The big picture? Less divergence, more alignment, & cautious bridge-building.
The UK is changing direction.
#OurPlaceInEurope report by Stephen MacNair
#Brexit #Brejoin
Quietly, Starmer is closing our gaps with Europe
Starmer’s refusal to consider a return to the EU or the single market angers Europhiles, but a new report suggests a quiet change.
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 13, 2024 at 8:13 AM
Not a speechmaker but a strategist: Keir Starmer’s approach to Europe is all about quiet progress.
The big picture? Less divergence, more alignment, & cautious bridge-building.
The UK is changing direction.
#OurPlaceInEurope report by Stephen MacNair
#Brexit #Brejoin
The big picture? Less divergence, more alignment, & cautious bridge-building.
The UK is changing direction.
#OurPlaceInEurope report by Stephen MacNair
#Brexit #Brejoin
The US may be turning its back on Europe, but could this open a door for Britain to rethink its future? A choice is coming.
#ourplaceineurope
#ourplaceineurope
Britain’s last chance: triumph or turmoil in Europe’s future?
Britain must choose between an unstable alliance with Trump or aligning with a resilient, unified Europe
eastangliabylines.co.uk
February 21, 2025 at 8:56 AM
The US may be turning its back on Europe, but could this open a door for Britain to rethink its future? A choice is coming.
#ourplaceineurope
#ourplaceineurope
The tide is turning: new polls and political moves suggest shifting opinions on the UK-EU relationship.
@jennyrhodes42.bsky.social looks at why in 2025 the government may have to confront EU links head-on.
#OurPlaceinEurope
@jennyrhodes42.bsky.social looks at why in 2025 the government may have to confront EU links head-on.
#OurPlaceinEurope
New year developments mean government deadlock on the EU can’t continue
Shifting tides in UK-EU relations: new developments spark cautious hope for closer alignment in 2025
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 24, 2025 at 8:17 AM
The tide is turning: new polls and political moves suggest shifting opinions on the UK-EU relationship.
@jennyrhodes42.bsky.social looks at why in 2025 the government may have to confront EU links head-on.
#OurPlaceinEurope
@jennyrhodes42.bsky.social looks at why in 2025 the government may have to confront EU links head-on.
#OurPlaceinEurope
EU vs. US? A new poll shows 53% of Britons favour the EU as a closer trading partner. @jennyrhodes42.bsky.social on signs of changing attitudes towards Europe.
#OurPlaceinEurope
#OurPlaceinEurope
New year developments mean government deadlock on the EU can’t continue
Shifting tides in UK-EU relations: new developments spark cautious hope for closer alignment in 2025
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 24, 2025 at 6:11 PM
EU vs. US? A new poll shows 53% of Britons favour the EU as a closer trading partner. @jennyrhodes42.bsky.social on signs of changing attitudes towards Europe.
#OurPlaceinEurope
#OurPlaceinEurope
As Europe strengthens, where does Brexit Britain fit?
Iceland, Norway & Türkiye see the writing on the wall.
Will the UK? A return to the Single Market may not be far-fetched.
@nialloconghaile.bsky.social
writes.
#UKPolitics #ourplaceineurope
Iceland, Norway & Türkiye see the writing on the wall.
Will the UK? A return to the Single Market may not be far-fetched.
@nialloconghaile.bsky.social
writes.
#UKPolitics #ourplaceineurope
‘Now we’re awake’: everyone onboard and the EU bus is leaving. Will UK be on it?
In the midst of complex moves to respond to the Ukrainian crisis, there are signs of hope on several perhaps surprising fronts
eastangliabylines.co.uk
March 21, 2025 at 6:56 PM
As Europe strengthens, where does Brexit Britain fit?
Iceland, Norway & Türkiye see the writing on the wall.
Will the UK? A return to the Single Market may not be far-fetched.
@nialloconghaile.bsky.social
writes.
#UKPolitics #ourplaceineurope
Iceland, Norway & Türkiye see the writing on the wall.
Will the UK? A return to the Single Market may not be far-fetched.
@nialloconghaile.bsky.social
writes.
#UKPolitics #ourplaceineurope
The EU faces a stark choice: expand quickly for security or uphold its core values. Prof Frank Schimmelfennig suggests differentiated membership to bridge the gap.
#OurPlaceInEurope From @theloopuk.bsky.social -- thanks!
#OurPlaceInEurope From @theloopuk.bsky.social -- thanks!
‘Differentiated membership’ would overcome the EU’s enlargement dilemma
EU's membership dilemma: Geopolitical urgency clashes with high institutional standards. Differentiated membership offers a pragmatic path forward
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 10, 2025 at 10:35 PM
The EU faces a stark choice: expand quickly for security or uphold its core values. Prof Frank Schimmelfennig suggests differentiated membership to bridge the gap.
#OurPlaceInEurope From @theloopuk.bsky.social -- thanks!
#OurPlaceInEurope From @theloopuk.bsky.social -- thanks!
Macron’s gamble – dissolving parliament, dodging votes, ignoring election results – has backfired.
Now, 74% of French voters say politicians are corrupt.
Is France past the point of no return?
Marc Ainge reports. #OurPlaceInEurope
Now, 74% of French voters say politicians are corrupt.
Is France past the point of no return?
Marc Ainge reports. #OurPlaceInEurope
Has Macron opened the door to the far right?
French voters' trust in democracy is crumbling, with many blaming Macron’s rule. Discontent may fuel far-right success in the 2027 elections
eastangliabylines.co.uk
April 5, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Macron’s gamble – dissolving parliament, dodging votes, ignoring election results – has backfired.
Now, 74% of French voters say politicians are corrupt.
Is France past the point of no return?
Marc Ainge reports. #OurPlaceInEurope
Now, 74% of French voters say politicians are corrupt.
Is France past the point of no return?
Marc Ainge reports. #OurPlaceInEurope
Rejoining the EU isn’t ‘Remain 2.0.’ It’s a new deal, with new rules.
For many, it’s a leap too far—especially when it means joining the euro.
@miriamsorace.bsky.social considers the options.
Tnx ConversationUK #OurPlaceInEurope
#Bresignation #BrexitReality
For many, it’s a leap too far—especially when it means joining the euro.
@miriamsorace.bsky.social considers the options.
Tnx ConversationUK #OurPlaceInEurope
#Bresignation #BrexitReality
Bresignation: British people ready to say goodbye to the EU
The British public has moved beyond wanting to relitigate the Brexit referendum, making now a good time to reset relations with Brussels
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 7, 2024 at 7:17 AM
Rejoining the EU isn’t ‘Remain 2.0.’ It’s a new deal, with new rules.
For many, it’s a leap too far—especially when it means joining the euro.
@miriamsorace.bsky.social considers the options.
Tnx ConversationUK #OurPlaceInEurope
#Bresignation #BrexitReality
For many, it’s a leap too far—especially when it means joining the euro.
@miriamsorace.bsky.social considers the options.
Tnx ConversationUK #OurPlaceInEurope
#Bresignation #BrexitReality
Brexit divides linger, but the UK is stuck. Rejoining means reopening wounds—and fewer people want to touch Brexit with a barge pole these days. @miriamsorace.bsky.social looks at some options.
From @uk.theconversation.com
#UKPolitics #BrexitFatigue #OurPlaceInEurope
From @uk.theconversation.com
#UKPolitics #BrexitFatigue #OurPlaceInEurope
Bresignation: British people ready to say goodbye to the EU
The British public has moved beyond wanting to relitigate the Brexit referendum, making now a good time to reset relations with Brussels
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 7, 2024 at 2:21 PM
Brexit divides linger, but the UK is stuck. Rejoining means reopening wounds—and fewer people want to touch Brexit with a barge pole these days. @miriamsorace.bsky.social looks at some options.
From @uk.theconversation.com
#UKPolitics #BrexitFatigue #OurPlaceInEurope
From @uk.theconversation.com
#UKPolitics #BrexitFatigue #OurPlaceInEurope
Jenny Rhodes highlights a synchronicity of events pushing EU/ UK alignment back into focus. With polls showing a preference for the EU over the US as a trade partner, is it ‘new year, new mood’?
#OurPlaceinEurope #Breturn @jennyrhodes42.bsky.social
#OurPlaceinEurope #Breturn @jennyrhodes42.bsky.social
New year developments mean government deadlock on the EU can’t continue
Shifting tides in UK-EU relations: new developments spark cautious hope for closer alignment in 2025
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 24, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Jenny Rhodes highlights a synchronicity of events pushing EU/ UK alignment back into focus. With polls showing a preference for the EU over the US as a trade partner, is it ‘new year, new mood’?
#OurPlaceinEurope #Breturn @jennyrhodes42.bsky.social
#OurPlaceinEurope #Breturn @jennyrhodes42.bsky.social
Differentiated integration could offer candidate countries partial EU membership while incentivising institutional reform.
Prof Frank Schimmelfennig explains why this approach matters.
#OurPlaceInEurope From @theloopuk.bsky.social -- thanks!
Prof Frank Schimmelfennig explains why this approach matters.
#OurPlaceInEurope From @theloopuk.bsky.social -- thanks!
‘Differentiated membership’ would overcome the EU’s enlargement dilemma
EU's membership dilemma: Geopolitical urgency clashes with high institutional standards. Differentiated membership offers a pragmatic path forward
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 11, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Differentiated integration could offer candidate countries partial EU membership while incentivising institutional reform.
Prof Frank Schimmelfennig explains why this approach matters.
#OurPlaceInEurope From @theloopuk.bsky.social -- thanks!
Prof Frank Schimmelfennig explains why this approach matters.
#OurPlaceInEurope From @theloopuk.bsky.social -- thanks!
"Geopolitics drives EU enlargement, but institutional standards can't be ignored."
Read Prof Frank Schimmelfennig's insights on navigating this challenge.
#OurPlaceInEurope
From @theloopuk.bsky.social -- thanks!
Read Prof Frank Schimmelfennig's insights on navigating this challenge.
#OurPlaceInEurope
From @theloopuk.bsky.social -- thanks!
‘Differentiated membership’ would overcome the EU’s enlargement dilemma
EU's membership dilemma: Geopolitical urgency clashes with high institutional standards. Differentiated membership offers a pragmatic path forward
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 10, 2025 at 1:51 PM
"Geopolitics drives EU enlargement, but institutional standards can't be ignored."
Read Prof Frank Schimmelfennig's insights on navigating this challenge.
#OurPlaceInEurope
From @theloopuk.bsky.social -- thanks!
Read Prof Frank Schimmelfennig's insights on navigating this challenge.
#OurPlaceInEurope
From @theloopuk.bsky.social -- thanks!
Prof Frank Schimmelfennig explores the EU's enlargement dilemma: balancing geopolitical urgency with democratic standards. Differentiated membership might be the solution.
#OurPlaceInEurope From @theloopuk.bsky.social -- thx
#OurPlaceInEurope From @theloopuk.bsky.social -- thx
‘Differentiated membership’ would overcome the EU’s enlargement dilemma
EU's membership dilemma: Geopolitical urgency clashes with high institutional standards. Differentiated membership offers a pragmatic path forward
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 10, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Prof Frank Schimmelfennig explores the EU's enlargement dilemma: balancing geopolitical urgency with democratic standards. Differentiated membership might be the solution.
#OurPlaceInEurope From @theloopuk.bsky.social -- thx
#OurPlaceInEurope From @theloopuk.bsky.social -- thx
A 🧵 of 3 articles from #OurPlaceInEurope series that set out some facts about rejoining from @profjacob.bsky.social , what the Acquis is from @oscarwoofs.bsky.social , and a possible path back from @simonpease.bsky.social .
We start with "UK can’t ‘re-join’ the EU. We have to start from scratch"
We start with "UK can’t ‘re-join’ the EU. We have to start from scratch"
UK can’t ‘re-join’ the EU. We have to start from scratch
Psychologically and legally, we have to accept we have no special way back in. But with realism and political will, it's not impossible
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 4, 2024 at 7:55 AM
A 🧵 of 3 articles from #OurPlaceInEurope series that set out some facts about rejoining from @profjacob.bsky.social , what the Acquis is from @oscarwoofs.bsky.social , and a possible path back from @simonpease.bsky.social .
We start with "UK can’t ‘re-join’ the EU. We have to start from scratch"
We start with "UK can’t ‘re-join’ the EU. We have to start from scratch"
In a YouGov poll from early 2017 ‘Leave’ voters were asked what they wanted brought back after Brexit. The top answer was not an end to freedom of movement. It was...
-- Read @andrewprlevi.bsky.social, reprinted from July, to find out!
East Anglia Bylines OurPlaceInEurope weekly series.
-- Read @andrewprlevi.bsky.social, reprinted from July, to find out!
East Anglia Bylines OurPlaceInEurope weekly series.
Who's afraid of freedom of movement?
It's a Brexit myth that the public rejects freedom of movement; yet polling now suggests that Leave voters increasingly miss that very freedom
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 8, 2023 at 3:21 PM
In a YouGov poll from early 2017 ‘Leave’ voters were asked what they wanted brought back after Brexit. The top answer was not an end to freedom of movement. It was...
-- Read @andrewprlevi.bsky.social, reprinted from July, to find out!
East Anglia Bylines OurPlaceInEurope weekly series.
-- Read @andrewprlevi.bsky.social, reprinted from July, to find out!
East Anglia Bylines OurPlaceInEurope weekly series.
France in crisis: 74% of French voters distrust politics, 71% say democracy is failing, and 73% want a "real leader" to restore power. Is Macron’s governance paving the way for the far right?
Marc Ainge reports. #OurPlaceInEurope
Marc Ainge reports. #OurPlaceInEurope
Has Macron opened the door to the far right?
French voters' trust in democracy is crumbling, with many blaming Macron’s rule. Discontent may fuel far-right success in the 2027 elections
eastangliabylines.co.uk
April 4, 2025 at 6:05 AM
France in crisis: 74% of French voters distrust politics, 71% say democracy is failing, and 73% want a "real leader" to restore power. Is Macron’s governance paving the way for the far right?
Marc Ainge reports. #OurPlaceInEurope
Marc Ainge reports. #OurPlaceInEurope
Macron’s use of Article 49.3 to bypass votes has weakened public trust.
What was once rare is now routine, eroding democracy in plain sight.
Will this push voters towards extremes in 2027?
Marc Ainge reports #OurPlaceInEurope
What was once rare is now routine, eroding democracy in plain sight.
Will this push voters towards extremes in 2027?
Marc Ainge reports #OurPlaceInEurope
Has Macron opened the door to the far right?
French voters' trust in democracy is crumbling, with many blaming Macron’s rule. Discontent may fuel far-right success in the 2027 elections
eastangliabylines.co.uk
April 4, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Macron’s use of Article 49.3 to bypass votes has weakened public trust.
What was once rare is now routine, eroding democracy in plain sight.
Will this push voters towards extremes in 2027?
Marc Ainge reports #OurPlaceInEurope
What was once rare is now routine, eroding democracy in plain sight.
Will this push voters towards extremes in 2027?
Marc Ainge reports #OurPlaceInEurope
French democracy on shaky ground: A majority of voters now see Macron’s government as illegitimate.
Is this loss of faith irreversible, or will 2027 bring a reckoning?
Marc Ainge reports. #OurPlaceInEurope
Is this loss of faith irreversible, or will 2027 bring a reckoning?
Marc Ainge reports. #OurPlaceInEurope
Has Macron opened the door to the far right?
French voters' trust in democracy is crumbling, with many blaming Macron’s rule. Discontent may fuel far-right success in the 2027 elections
eastangliabylines.co.uk
April 4, 2025 at 4:40 PM
French democracy on shaky ground: A majority of voters now see Macron’s government as illegitimate.
Is this loss of faith irreversible, or will 2027 bring a reckoning?
Marc Ainge reports. #OurPlaceInEurope
Is this loss of faith irreversible, or will 2027 bring a reckoning?
Marc Ainge reports. #OurPlaceInEurope
The far-right’s moment?
With trust in democracy at record lows & Le Pen barred from running, the National Rally’s anti-elite message gains power.
Will France see a populist surge in 2027?
Marc Ainge reports. #OurPlaceInEurope
With trust in democracy at record lows & Le Pen barred from running, the National Rally’s anti-elite message gains power.
Will France see a populist surge in 2027?
Marc Ainge reports. #OurPlaceInEurope
Has Macron opened the door to the far right?
French voters' trust in democracy is crumbling, with many blaming Macron’s rule. Discontent may fuel far-right success in the 2027 elections
eastangliabylines.co.uk
April 4, 2025 at 8:44 PM
The far-right’s moment?
With trust in democracy at record lows & Le Pen barred from running, the National Rally’s anti-elite message gains power.
Will France see a populist surge in 2027?
Marc Ainge reports. #OurPlaceInEurope
With trust in democracy at record lows & Le Pen barred from running, the National Rally’s anti-elite message gains power.
Will France see a populist surge in 2027?
Marc Ainge reports. #OurPlaceInEurope
