French Prime Minister’s Gamble Fails Spectacularly In a stunning political upset, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces unceremonious removal from office after just months in power. His ambitious plan to stabilize France’s shaky economy by forging a compromise with the far-right National Rally party has crumbled, leaving his reputation in tatters. Barnier, once lauded for … Read more
Optimism does not seem like a spy trait, but it seems likely that few espionage professionals are more pessimistic than those created by Mick Herron. ‘In the country of spies’ (Salamandra, 2024)these helpless and hopeless characters also have to move around a United Kingdom mired in the worst hangover since the end of the Second … Read more
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s first visit to Brussels was intended to bring rapprochement with the EU. But above all it explains where London will not move politically. Britain is a complicated partner for Brussels. This insight was already true before Brexit and has become more solidified after the country left the EU. What caused … Read more
The new Labor Government of United Kingdomheaded by the prime minister Keir Starmerhas repeatedly expressed its desire to “restart” relations with the European Union (EU), deteriorated after years of tensions generated by the Brexit and subsequent negotiations with the British Conservatives. From Brussels, the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyenhas expressed its … Read more
“More mature” relationship as a goal Starmer wants to leave “years of Brexit” behind him October 2, 2024, 8:28 a.m. Listen to article This audio version was artificially generated. More info | Send feedback British Prime Minister Starmer wants better relations with the European Union. This is particularly important given the current conflicts and wars. … Read more
Reseña del libro “Brexit and the Future of the European Union: The Case for Reform (en Inglés)” Brexit represents a momentous event for the European Union, with important implications on the future of Europe. While most scholarly attention has focused on the Brexit process and its consequences for the United Kingdom, and UK-EU relations, Brexit … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron (5th from left) and Prime Minister Michel Barnier (right) at the cabinet meeting of the new government in the Elysee Palace. Photo: Christophe Ena/Pool AP/dpa France’s new Prime Minister Michel Barnier is in a pickle. Despite all the promises of the free-market liberal Emmanuel Macron and the reforms pushed through by … Read more
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London Calling – or not? Entering the UK is becoming a little more complicated due to a new permit. Soon there will be fewer tourists in the British capital? A new travel regulation makes it possible. – keystone The most important things in brief From 2025, you will need a travel permit to travel to … Read more
Brexit is hitting the British economy hard. A study reveals alarming figures – imports and exports are collapsing. Empty supermarket shelves after Brexit in Great Britain. – keystone The most important things in brief After Brexit, British exports to the EU fell by 27 percent and imports by 32 percent. Trade barriers particularly affect the … Read more