Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom

How should the UK cooperate with the EU on development policy after Brexit?

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Tuesday, January 28, 2020

How should the UK cooperate with the EU on development policy after Brexit?

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  • How should the UK cooperate with the EU on development policy after Brexit?
  • The EU External Affairs Sub-Committee holds an evidence session with Stephanie Draper, Chief Executive at BOND and Dr James Mackie, Head of Learning and Quality Support at the European Centre for Development and Policy Management (ECDPM).
  • Questions likely to be asked by the Committee include:
    With only 10% of the UK development aid budget spent via the EU, why should the UK and the EU continue to collaborate on development policy after Brexit?
  • What are the risks for the EU and development aid recipients if the UK and the EU do not collaborate on development in future?

BDI on Brexit: "Withdrawal Is the Right Step on the Wrong Path"

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Tuesday, January 28, 2020

"The uncertainty surrounding the withdrawal may be over, but there is no reason to be relieved," BDI Director General Joachim Lang said on Tuesday in Berlin.

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  • "The uncertainty surrounding the withdrawal may be over, but there is no reason to be relieved," BDI Director General Joachim Lang said on Tuesday in Berlin.
  • During the transition period, little will initially change for businesses, but the future of the relationship between Brussels and London remains totally unclear.
  • It is obvious that the transition period's limited time will not be enough to conduct negotiations on a comprehensive free trade agreement, Lang underlined.
  • We once again deem it necessary for politicians to promptly and concretely communicate their intentions for a no-deal Brexit."

Academics questioned on financial services after Brexit

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Saturday, January 25, 2020

On Wednesday 29 January, the House of Lords EU Financial Affairs Sub-Committee hears evidence fromacademics on the future of financial services after Brexit.

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  • On Wednesday 29 January, the House of Lords EU Financial Affairs Sub-Committee hears evidence fromacademics on the future of financial services after Brexit.
  • Wednesday 29 January 2020in Committee Room 4A, Palace of Westminster
    How important is the EU for UK financial services?
  • To what extent does the EU rely on UK financial services?
  • How do you envisage the future UK-EU relationship in financial services?

Academics questioned on financial services after Brexit

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Saturday, January 25, 2020

On Wednesday 29 January, the House of Lords EU Financial Affairs Sub-Committee hears evidence fromacademics on the future of financial services after Brexit.

Key Points: 
  • On Wednesday 29 January, the House of Lords EU Financial Affairs Sub-Committee hears evidence fromacademics on the future of financial services after Brexit.
  • Wednesday 29 January 2020in Committee Room 4A, Palace of Westminster
    How important is the EU for UK financial services?
  • To what extent does the EU rely on UK financial services?
  • How do you envisage the future UK-EU relationship in financial services?

Academics questioned on financial services after Brexit

Retrieved on: 
Saturday, January 25, 2020

On Wednesday 29 January, the House of Lords EU Financial Affairs Sub-Committee hears evidence fromacademics on the future of financial services after Brexit.

Key Points: 
  • On Wednesday 29 January, the House of Lords EU Financial Affairs Sub-Committee hears evidence fromacademics on the future of financial services after Brexit.
  • Wednesday 29 January 2020in Committee Room 4A, Palace of Westminster
    How important is the EU for UK financial services?
  • To what extent does the EU rely on UK financial services?
  • How do you envisage the future UK-EU relationship in financial services?

Newsletters - ENVI News 2020 - Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Tuesday, January 21, 2020

ENVI News 20-21 January - Croatian Presidency, Brexit opinion, Real Driving Emissions, Civil Protection, Hearing on Decarbonisation of Maritime Transport

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ENVI News 20-21 January - Croatian Presidency, Brexit opinion, Real Driving Emissions, Civil Protection, Hearing on Decarbonisation of Maritime Transport

Article - Plenary highlights: European Green Deal, future of Europe, Brexit

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Friday, January 17, 2020

The previous day, they discussed a proposal on how to finance this green transition, including support for regions affected by it.

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  • The previous day, they discussed a proposal on how to finance this green transition, including support for regions affected by it.
  • Citizens have to be at the core of discussions on how to reform the EU, MEPs said in a resolution adopted on Wednesday, setting out their vision for the Conference on the Future of Europe.
  • On the same day, MEPs adopted a resolution calling to ensure the protection of EU and UK citizens rights after Brexit.
  • Parliament also adopted a resolution criticising the worsening situation in Poland and Hungary regarding the rule of law.

Why should the UK cooperate on development policy after Brexit?

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Friday, January 17, 2020

Why should the UK cooperate on development policy after Brexit?

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  • Why should the UK cooperate on development policy after Brexit?
  • The EU External Affairs Sub-Committee holds an evidence session with Mikaela Gavas, Co-Director of the Center for Global Development and Simon Maxwell, former Director of the Overseas Development Institute and Emeritus fellow, Institute of Development Studies
    Questions likely to be asked include:
    What, in your view, is the EUs added value to UK development policy, and vice-versa?
  • Why should the UK and the EU cooperate on development policy after Brexit?
  • What should cooperation look like and what will be the key challenges?

Why should the UK cooperate on development policy after Brexit?

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Friday, January 17, 2020

Why should the UK cooperate on development policy after Brexit?

Key Points: 
  • Why should the UK cooperate on development policy after Brexit?
  • The EU External Affairs Sub-Committee holds an evidence session with Mikaela Gavas, Co-Director of the Center for Global Development and Simon Maxwell, former Director of the Overseas Development Institute and Emeritus fellow, Institute of Development Studies
    Questions likely to be asked include:
    What, in your view, is the EUs added value to UK development policy, and vice-versa?
  • Why should the UK and the EU cooperate on development policy after Brexit?
  • What should cooperation look like and what will be the key challenges?

Press release - Brexit: MEPs concerned about citizens' rights

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Wednesday, January 15, 2020

MEPs are concerned over EU and UK citizens rights, including freedom of movement Shutterstock.com/1000 Words

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  • MEPs are concerned over EU and UK citizens rights, including freedom of movement Shutterstock.com/1000 Words
    Parliament highlights that assurances are needed on the protection of citizens rights to ensure its consent to the Withdrawal Agreement.
  • In a resolution adopted on Wednesday, MEPs take stock of citizens rights in the context of Brexit and highlight that their consent to the Withdrawal Agreement will take into account experiences gained and assurances given about their protection.
  • Parliament expresses concerns especially about the application-based approach used in the UK EU Settlement Scheme, the absence of physical proof for successful applicants, and its accessibility, among other issues.
  • MEPs question the set-up and independence of the UKs independent authority foreseen in the Withdrawal Agreement, stating that they would welcome the establishment of a joint European Parliament - UK Parliament scrutiny mechanism.