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Can national parliaments make the EU more legitimate?
Insight by Charles Grant, 10 June 2013
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Insight by John Springford, 07 June 2013
Tilting at European windmills
Insight by Katinka Barysch, 29 May 2013

David Cameron has left the City more, not less, vulnerable to EU law

Opinion piece by Philip Whyte
The Guardian, 14 December 2011

There are many puzzles about the British government's tactics at last week's EU summit. One is why it chose to identify the City of London as the "vital national interest" that needed special protection. The City, after all, is the most unpopular "national champion" that the UK possesses.
Follia,in cinque anni via dell'Ue

Opinion piece by Simon Tilford
Il Mattino, 12 December 2011

Londra. "Foolish". Assurda, dissennata, imprudente. La decisione presa da David Cameron preoccupa Simon Tilford, capo economista della prestigiosa think tank britannica Centre for european reform. La mossa del premier è incomprensibile, sostiene Tilford, e danneggerà la Gran Bretagna ma, in parte, anche la Ue.
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.

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