IGC_EU Migration Former UK Prime Minister's cogent advice will not have much political impact it desrves, as it comes far too late. Nevertheless, this valuable report from the Institute for Global Change provides lots of welcome facts on this important subject. This is especially important during an era of "alterjnative facts"!
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European Politics: Berlin, Florence & Brexit
26 September 2017 Despite Europe’s recent economic upswing, Germany’s election result provides a stark reminder of the region’s political discontent in the aftermath of the Euro crisis, protracted unemployment, and increasing income inequality. Following the disappointing elections, can Chancellor Merkel and French President Macron produce the domestic and EU reforms needed to produce European prosperity? [...]
UK: Brexit — The Clock is Ticking, Loudly
22 June 2017 The Conservative Party’s failure to gain a majority of Parliamentary seats in the June 8 snap election has shifted the landscape on key policy issues. In particular, Prime Minister Teresa May had asked the British electorate for a mandate to adopt an aggressive stance in upcoming Brexit negotiations, including walking away if [...]
Mr Macron: Europe Needs You to Succeed
3 June 2017 The rift between the Trump administration and the other Group of 7 nations (also G20) became increasingly evident following the gathering in Taormina, Sicily. The new American president’s approach to global trade and climate change (among other key issues) represents a break from the prevailing international policy consensus. Reflecting growing frustration, German [...]