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Continuity and change in Germany's EU policy
Insight by Charles Grant, 06 September 2013
Launch of the CER's commission on the UK and the single market
Event, 05 June 2013, London
Tilting at European windmills
Insight by Katinka Barysch, 29 May 2013

Interview: Les Britanniques ont le sentiment que l’Union européenne essaie de faire du tort à la City

Opinion piece by Charles Grant
Le Figaro, 26 October 2011

Le Figaro - David Cameron a essuyé sa plus grande rebellion dans son propre camp au Parlement. Peut-on parler d’un vent d’euroscepticisme chez les politiques?
Britain, the City and the EU: A triangle of suspicion

Insight by Philip Whyte, 11 October 2011

Britain has abandoned 'light touch' regulation and signed up to greater supervisory powers at EU level. Yet the Channel looks as wide as ever.
Merkel's euro shackles

Bulletin article by Katinka Barysch, 28 September 2011

Chancellor Angela Merkel’s apparent inability or unwillingness to take bold steps could sink the euro. Yet is it even realistic to expect her to overcome growing opposition from within her own coalition government, a hostile public mood and the red lines drawn by a powerful constitutional court?
Marine Le Pen and the rise of populism

Insight by Charles Grant, 20 July 2011

Marine Le Pen's anti-EU populism resonates in much of northern Europe. Debating the CER's director, Charles Grant, she claimed she was neither left nor right.
Germany's brief moment in the sun

Essay by Simon Tilford, 27 June 2011

Four years ago, Germany was widely seen as the sick man of Europe, beset by weak economic growth, a fast-ageing population and a pervasive sense of angst about the future.
Ireland’s election and the EU: From poster child to enfant terrible?

Insight by Hugo Brady, 28 January 2011

Ireland will elect a new government on February 25th to replace a discredited administration loathed by most Irish voters. At first sight, it seems unlikely the election will re-open the fundamentals of a bail-out agreed with fellow eurozone members and the IMF last November.
Britain cannot afford to neglect EU defence efforts

Bulletin article by Clara Marina O'Donnell, 01 December 2010

Britain is showing an unprecedented interest in closer defence co-operation with its European partners. The coalition government in London should be commended for initiating bilateral deals and projects amongst a limited number of EU countries.
Britain's defence review: Good news for European defence?

Insight by Clara Marina O'Donnell, 28 October 2010

On October 19th, the UK's coalition government published its 'strategic defence and security review' (SDSR), laying out the future shape of Britain's armed forces. As was to be expected at a time of budget austerity, the SDSR foresees significant cuts in military capabilities.

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