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Cameron's speech UK justice opt-out UK, EU & the City

Cameron's optimistic, risky and ambiguous strategy
Insight by Charles Grant, 24 January 2013
Britain's 2014 justice opt-out: Why it bodes ill for Cameron's EU strategy
Essay by Hugo Brady, 23 January 2013
Britain, Europe and the City of London: Can the triangle be managed?
Essay by Philip Whyte, 20 July 2012

Britain on the edge of Europe

Insight by Charles Grant, 09 December 2011

The Brussels agreement on December 9th will weaken British influence in the EU and could damage the single market.
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.
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.
David Cameron's budget fight remains an EU sideshow

Opinion piece by Katinka Barysch
The Guardian, 29 October 2010

David Cameron has won his first European victory. At this week's EU summit in Brussels, he seemingly persuaded a dozen other European leaders to back his demand to limit to 2.9% next year's EU spending increase. Britain's eurosceptics wanted a freeze or a reduction.
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.
Will the Conservatives' charm offensive endure?

Bulletin article by Charles Grant, 01 June 2010

The Eurosceptic conservatives are back in power, yet the government they lead is courting Britain's EU partners. In their early meetings with European leaders, David Cameron and his senior ministers have been all smiles and politesse.
Tory Euroscepticism is being sidelined

Opinion piece by Charles Grant
The Guardian, 14 May 2010

For those of us who hope Britain will engage constructively with the EU, the formation of the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition is good news.

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