🎥 Missed it? Catch up on key takeaways from The Starmer Government and Europe: Resetting Relations in Turbulent Times conference. The highlights here ⤵️ 🔗 ukandeu.ac.uk/videos/the-s...

@husseinkassim.bsky.social Does the UK truly value people-to-people ties post-Brexit? 🇬🇧

@monikameislova.bsky.social From Prague’s view, Brexit helped rebalance the historically UK-dominant bilateral relationship, giving the Czech Republic more visibility and influence. Between 2022-24, new sectoral agreements have paved the way for practical collaboration. #UKEUStarmerEra

@adonispegasiou.bsky.social - Cyprus-UK ties run deep, shaped by history and strategic links. With the UK as a UN Security Council member, Cyprus relies on its support. Despite surprises over Brexit, Cyprus aimed to maintain strong, balanced relations with the UK. #UKEUStarmerEra

At #UKEUStarmerEra Panel 5, @ignacio-molina.bsky.social highlighted Spain’s pragmatic approach to Brexit: regret over the UK's departure, yet acknowledgment that post-Brexit disruption, especially economically, has been limited.

Panel 5: Final views from the national capitals 🇪🇸 @ignacio-molina.bsky.social 🇨🇾 @adonispegasiou.bsky.social 🇨🇿 @monikameislova.bsky.social Migration, trust, state strategy Chair: @husseinkassim.bsky.social #UKEUStarmerEra #EuropeSpeaks

📢 Last panel of the day coming up! Join us live at the conference "The Starmer Government and Europe: Resetting relations in turbulent times." 🎥 Watch the livestream here: 🔗 www.youtube.com/live/OZAhw_r... #UKEUStarmerEra #UKPolitics #EUrelations

🔵 Roundtable 2: Trade & Economic Strategy How deep can UK-EU trade ties go in the #StarmerEra? Chair: Paul Adamson Speakers: Allie Renison, Sir Martin Donnelly, Anton Spisak #UKEUStarmerEra #TradeAndTech

Interesting audience questions: How do conservative parties across Europe position themselves, especially post-Brexit? Is the UK’s “equidistant” stance between the US and EU sustainable? Could Labour’s strategy lead to a reform-led government? #Politics #Brexit #EU #UKPolitics

@sophiestowers.bsky.social Brexit may have faded from top voter concerns (only 6% see it as a major issue now), but divisions remain. Pragmatic EU cooperation is supported on food standards & travel, yet fishing rights and migration still spark strong debate. #Brexit #UKPolitics #UKEUStarmerEra

@sophiestowers.bsky.social How much has shifted on Brexit in just a few years? Around half now say Brexit was the wrong decision, with younger voters, who couldn't vote in 2016 against it. That’s reshaping the space for talks though some remain skeptical. #Brexit #UKPolitics #UKEUStarmerEra

John Curtice on Brexit & Labour in 2024: Labour’s support is slipping among both Leave & Remain voters. Brexit still shapes politics deeply, especially on issues like fish quotas. Public opinion hinges on how these are framed - opportunity vs. sovereignty. #BrexitReset #UKEUStarmerEra

Panel 4: Labour’s Strategy @timbale.bsky.social, John Curtice, @sophiestowers.bsky.social , @simonusherwood.bsky.social Chair: @sarahobolt.bsky.social Labour faces polling & policy constraints #UKEUStarmerEra #LabourAndEurope

Panel 3: Dublin & The Hague 🇮🇪🇳🇱 Focus: Ireland on trust & NI stability; Netherlands on regulatory coordination & energy cooperation Chair: @kirstywarner.bsky.social #UKEUStarmerEra #BilateralRelations

🇨🇭 Panel 2: Bern René Schwok outlines Switzerland’s balancing act with the EU “Snowplough theory” of UK-led EU deals? Dead. Swiss-UK ties: pragmatic, sectoral, and slow. Non-tariff barriers as a sticking point. Chair: @cleodavies.bsky.social #UKEUStarmerEra #NeighbourStates

SAFE isn’t a blank cheque. 65% of funds must stay in EU/Norway/Ukraine Non-EU states must partner with an EU member UK’s in—but does it know the price of entry? Poland: key player, quieted by internal gridlock #Geopolitics #DefencePolicy #UKandEU #UKEUStarmerEra

🚨 Audience spotlight: The EU’s defence game is fragmenting by design. Regional plans are replacing central command (Med ≠ Arctic ≠ Baltics) Bilateral & trilateral pacts are the new normal SAFE is a breakthrough: EU funds now flowing beyond the bloc #EUdefence #SAFEinitiative #UKEUStarmerEra

📢 Join us live at the conference "The Starmer Government and Europe: Resetting relations in turbulent times." Watch the livestream here: 🔗 www.youtube.com/live/OZAhw_r... #UKEUStarmerera #UKPolitics #EUrelations

🔵 Roundtable 1: Defence in the Trump 2.0 Era Speakers: @edrusi.bsky.social, @nvondarza.bsky.social, susmonika.bsky.social, @leslievinjamuri.bsky.social Chair: @anandmenon.bsky.social The UK must now navigate NATO, EU defence, and a potential Trump return. #UKEUStarmerEra #DefencePolicy

🇪🇺 Ambassador to the 🇬🇧 Pedro Serrano speaking about the #reset in relations @ukandneighbours.bsky.social @husseinkassim.bsky.social… the number plate on the ambassador’s car = a legacy of the Brexit negotiations. A reminder of how far 🇬🇧&🇪🇺 have come in the rapprochement

Just heard a powerful keynote by Pedro Serrano chaired by @jillongovt.bsky.social Talking about a new era in UK-EU relations. It’s not just about politics, but a real turning point for how Europe builds prosperity, security, and stronger people-to-people connections. 🇬🇧🇪🇺 #UKEUStarmerEra

Panel 1: Berlin up now 🇩🇪 Eva Heidbreder outlines Germany’s position: No turning back — focus is on moving forward EU-first approach remains strong Car industry still a key factor Brexit fatigue was real But there’s renewed interest - a Friendship Agreement? #UKEUStarmerEra #EuropeViews

Panel 1: Paris up first 🇫🇷 Pauline Schnapper: Fisheries of course, Coalition of the willing. Is everything wonderful? Maybe not. The challange of UK cherry picking and lack of shared political ambitions regarding EU. Chair: @jillongovt.bsky.social #UKEUStarmerEra #EuropeViews

@cleodavies.bsky.social UK’s stance on Western Balkans? Iain Gill: - Strong historic ties + ongoing investment - Tackling corruption - Working with the EU — but it’s their choice on accession! - A collective effort, whatever their destination #UKEUStarmerEra #LivingWithTheNeighbours

@anandmenon.bsky.social What if we’d built this UK-EU partnership sooner? 🤔 Iain Gill: A broad security pact and regular talks by 2020 could have had stronger cooperation on trade, security & the Russia response. We now have a menu of future cooperation options #UKEUStarmerEra

🌟 Exciting insights from today’s keynote with 🎤 Iain Gill (FCDO) Labour’s evolving EU posture regarding Security and Defence 🔹 Focus on Stability and relationship building as cornerstones 🔹 A New formal partnership 🔹 Regular dialogue addressing shared challenges #UKEUStarmerEra

📍Ready for #UKEUStarmerEra The stage is set, the agenda is in place—we’re ready to welcome speakers and guests. 🤝 From reset rhetoric to real-world impact, today’s discussions explore the future of UK-EU relations under Labour. Let’s begin.

Arrival + coffee Delegates gather for a full day of UK–EU reflections. Panels start at 09:00. #UKEUStarmerEra

📍Live from the British Academy at 9am Conference: The Starmer Government and Europe: Resetting Relations in Turbulent Times @ukandeu.bsky.social‬ + @husseinkassim.bsky.social . A day of strategy, diplomacy, and realism. This is the thread. #UKEUStarmerEra #LivingWithTheNeighbours

🎯 1 day to go! Our conference on The Starmer Government and Europe: Resetting Relations in Turbulent Times kicks off tomorrow at the British Academy. What can we expect from Labour’s approach to UK–EU relations? 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-starme... #UKEUStarmerEra #LivingWithTheNeighbours

🧳 NEW COMMENTARY by KirstyWarner & HusseinKassim Youth mobility ≠ free movement—but political narratives keep conflating the two. In @UKandEU, we explore how this framing hinders progress. 📖 Youth Mobility Is Not Freedom of Movement 🔗 ukandeu.ac.uk/youth-mobili...

📄 NEW ARTICLE What comes after Brexit? UK–EU relations can't be understood without recognising the triangular dynamics between UK, EU institutions, and EU member states. 🔍 Post-Brexit, obligations persist—and so does interdependence. 🔗 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

📢 NEW REPORT Our latest Living with the Neighbours Observatory report brings together 🇪🇺 expert insights on how bilateral relations have evolved since 2020 — and what could change next. 📄 The UK and its Neighbours: Views Across Europe 🔗 ukandeu.ac.uk/other-public...

🚨 NEW REPORT 🚨 The new government is seeking to 'reset' the UK's relationship with the EU. But can Starmer’s administration fulfil its promises? UK–EU: What next? edited by Senior Fellow @HusseinHKassim & @CleoDavies2 evaluates the challenges ahead. 🔗 ukandeu.ac.uk/other-public...

🚨 NEW UK–EU RELATIONS TRACKER 🚨 🧭 Our latest tracker is now live. It finds that UK EU relations are at risk of ‘operating in a vacuum’ as political attention shifts towards elections in 2024. 🔗 ukandeu.ac.uk/reports/uk-e...

How have UK-EU relations fared under Sunak? 👉 read report & watch panels of Conference ‘UK–EU relations in the Sunak era’ by @UKandEU @HusseinHKassim @Usherwood. Great speakers on view from Brussels & member states, regulatory divergence, UK view & more 🧵 🔗 ukandeu.ac.uk/videos/uk-eu...

13/12/2023 📚 NEW BOOKS ON #BREXIT 📚 👥 @HusseinHKassim and @CleoDavies2 were joined this week by @jevershed01 and @MaryCMurphy to discuss their new book "A Troubled Constitutional Future: Northern Ireland after Brexit". 🚄 Perfect for your evening commute: 🔗 soundcloud.com/uk-in-a-chan...

09/11/2023 We are back for the afternoon 🎉 with Rafael Behr, Nick Heath and Jill Rutter and chaired by Anand Menon roundtable #UKEUSunakera. Live stream

UK in a Changing Europe (@UKandEU) – 09/11/2023 🌟 UK-EU relations in the Sunak era is now live! First up is @fabianzulee who's sharing the view from Brussels. We’ll be sharing highlights on here throughout the day. You can sign up via the link below to watch the livestream 👇 #UKEUSunakEra

UK in a Changing Europe (@UKandEU) – 18/10/2023 How does the EU handle its relations with the UK post-Brexit? 🤝 Find out everything you need to know about how the relationship is structured and who has responsibility for what in our explainer ukandeu.ac.uk/explainers/h....