For a clear explanation of the role the ECHR plays in the Belfast / Good Friday Agreement and what UK withdrawal would mean for Northern Ireland, read this from @joellegrogan.bsky.social and @alicedonald.bsky.social 👇 ukandeu.ac.uk/explainers/t...

"The moment our countries build a common view at the strategic level, it will ease cooperation on precise operational objectives" @joeguiffard.bsky.social and Calvin Bailey MP argue for closer security cooperation between France & the UK to face the threat from Russia ukandeu.ac.uk/franco-briti...

"I think the focus is also very much on the domestic dimension. It is talked about not so much in geopolitical terms, but more in terms of direct benefits for UK citizens. The pitch is now around borders, bills and jobs." @jannikewachowiak.bsky.social reflects on the narrative around UK's EU policy

⏰ THIS WEEK ⏰ The UK left has arguably never been more fragmented. But what is driving these shifts? Join our expert panel to find out! 💻 Online 📍 Tues 23 Sept, 1pm BST

📖 This month, we published our Policy Landscape report 2025 with @resfoundation.bsky.social 🗣️ It's a useful primer on main policy challenges the UK faces and the perfect blagger’s guide to those looking for conversation openers at party conferences Read in full 👇

"It is against this backdrop of uncertainty that the economic implications of the Economic Prosperity Deal are beginning to bite." In light of Trump’s state visit to the UK, @drsarahhall.bsky.social discusses the extent of continuing uncertainties around UK-US trade

At the UK-EU summit, the two sides committed to linking their emissions trading schemes (ETS) This new insight paper from @jreland.bsky.social explains: 🔗 How ETS linkage could work ⚠️ The main challenges 👥 Upcoming negotiations 📆 Key deadlines Read in full 👇

"EU member states must formally apply for the 'SAFE' defence fund by 30 November 2025. That means time is tight if the UK doesn’t want to miss out on joining procurements." @jannikewachowiak.bsky.social explains the need for swift negotiation on UK participation in the EU's €150bn defence fund

‼️ Don't miss out on our next event ‼️ To discuss the fragmentation of the left in the UK, we have none other than @fisherandrew79.bsky.social, @johnmct.bsky.social, @profjanegreen.bsky.social & @anandmenon.bsky.social 💻 Online 📅 Tues 23 Sept, 1pm BST Sign up here 👇 ukandeu.ac.uk/events/ukice...

"Undoubtedly, though, there is increased distrust and reduced respect for rules globally which will affect UK-EU ties." ✍️ @davidheniguk.bsky.social argues that changes to the rules-based global order will affect how the UK and EU navigate their relationship ukandeu.ac.uk/how-the-new-...

"The underlying point is that, given the history, there was nothing like sufficient trust that the UK state could, or would, provide the safeguards and protections of minority rights in Northern Ireland, and that remains the case today." ukandeu.ac.uk/the-belfast-...

"Starmer’s government has made a solid start on its EU agenda, but the path ahead is still full of potential pitfalls." For a comprehensive analysis of the difficulties that lie ahead when it comes to UK-EU relations, read @jreland.bsky.social's latest blog 👇 ukandeu.ac.uk/uk-eu-negoti...

"It is against this backdrop of uncertainty that the economic implications of the Economic Prosperity Deal are beginning to bite." In light of Trump’s state visit to the UK, @drsarahhall.bsky.social discusses the extent of continuing uncertainties around UK-US trade ukandeu.ac.uk/trouble-ahea...

Our next discussion is on defence and security, a central area of cooperation between the UK and the EU Over to @jannikewachowiak.bsky.social, Sir Julian King, @lscazzieri.bsky.social, Maike Tribbels and Jean-Baptiste Valmary 🧵

Next up we have our energy and economics experts @jillongovt.bsky.social, @heathergrabbe.bsky.social, @jreland.bsky.social, @johnspringford.bsky.social and Matt Hinde Key insights to follow, but you can find out more about linking emissions trading systems here👇 ukandeu.ac.uk/insight/link...

Our next panel on 'UK-EU relations: the UK perspective' take to the stage With @simonusherwood.bsky.social, @anandmenon.bsky.social, @jillongovt.bsky.social, @sophiestowers.bsky.social & @jenniferrankin.bsky.social Stay tuned for some key quotes 🧵

"UK and Europe are changing in tandem and we share the same challenges. This is what the future of EU-UK relations looks like - no more ideological barriers and instead finding practical and pragmatic solutions." The Rt Hon. Nick Thomas-Symonds struck a positive tone in discussing UK-EU relations

💥 The stage is set for our conference in Brussels on 'The future of UK-EU relations with @openuniversity.bsky.social 💥 We'll be posting key highlights here throughout the day, so watch this space 👀

At the UK-EU summit, the two sides committed to linking their emissions trading schemes (ETS) This new insight paper from @jreland.bsky.social explains: 🔗 How ETS linkage could work ⚠️ The main challenges 👥 Upcoming negotiations 📆 Key deadlines Read in full 👇 ukandeu.ac.uk/insight/link...

🤔 Wondering what the state of left-wing politics in the UK is? ⬅️ We have assembled an expert panel to dissect the details of recent shifts in the UK Left With @anandmenon.bsky.social, @fisherandrew79.bsky.social, @johnmct.bsky.social and @psurridge.bsky.social ukandeu.ac.uk/events/ukice...

"Undoubtedly, though, there is increased distrust and reduced respect for rules globally which will affect UK-EU ties." ✍️ @davidheniguk.bsky.social argues that changes to the rules-based global order will affect how the UK and EU navigate their relationship ukandeu.ac.uk/how-the-new-...

"Politics and policy make for a combustible mix. It remains to be seen if this government has what it takes to try to ride out this storm." ✍️ @anandmenon.bsky.social and @ruthcurtice.bsky.social explain the key policy challenges this government must confront ukandeu.ac.uk/explaining-t...

"If this government wants consumers and businesses to feel the benefits of lower food prices and trade barriers before the next election (July 2029 at the latest), it is going to have to complete negotiations quickly." @jreland.bsky.social on UK-EU negotiations 🇬🇧🇪🇺 ukandeu.ac.uk/uk-eu-negoti...

At the UK-EU summit, the two sides committed to linking their emissions trading schemes (ETS) This new insight paper from @jreland.bsky.social explains: 🔗 How ETS linkage could work ⚠️ The main challenges 👥 Upcoming negotiations 📆 Key deadlines Read in full 👇 ukandeu.ac.uk/insight/link...

"The uniqueness of the UK constitution further underscores this. Its foundation is the sovereignty of Parliament, which means that no parliament can bind its successor." @andrewgmccormick.bsky.social on the political & historical reasons why the ECHR is integral to the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement

💥 We've got an exciting line up of events at Labour Party Conference 💥 Join our expert panel as they discuss 'Cooperation, negotiation and red lines: The future of UK-EU relations' 🇬🇧🇪🇺 Or come along to the latest Unlocked with Emily Thornberry MP 🌹 Find out more👇

"Wednesday’s State of the Union struck an altogether different note. The EU was in a ‘fight for its future’, von der Leyen warned, as she made a rousing appeal for EU unity, increased support for Ukraine, and action on multiple fronts" @husseinkassim.bsky.social on von der Leyen's recent speech

⬅️ The UK’s Left has arguably never been more fragmented 🤔 But what is driving these shifts? Join our expert panel to find out! 💻 Online 📍 Tues 23 Sept, 1pm BST

🚨 USEFUL EXPLAINER 🚨 @joellegrogan.bsky.social and @alicedonald.bsky.social explain the role the ECHR plays in the Belfast / Good Friday Agreement and what UK withdrawal would mean for Northern Ireland

"The reality is, if they want more spending on welfare and public services, and they want economic growth, they are going to have to get serious about broad-based tax increases." ✍️ @pjtheeconomist.bsky.social gives his two pence on the government's growth problem

🪖Security Action for Europe (SAFE) is a new EU defence fund offering up to €150 billion in loans to member states 📄 This explainer from @jannikewachowiak.bsky.social tells you all you need to know about the fund, how it can be used and the potential for UK-EU cooperation

"Arguably, von der Leyen once again demonstrated her skill in setting out the measure of a problem and specifying what needs to be done. However, the challenges confronting the EU are greater." ✍️ @husseinkassim.bsky.social shares his thoughts on the State of the Union 2025 speech bit.ly/4nmUYM4

🚨 NEW EVENT 🚨 Left-wing politics in the UK has arguably never been more fragmented Join our expert panel @psurridge.bsky.social, @fisherandrew79.bsky.social, @johnmct.bsky.social and @anandmenon.bsky.social to hear their analysis of the state of the Left in the UK ukandeu.ac.uk/events/ukice...

This week saw the collapse of the French government and PM François Bayrou's resignation, a new PM (Sébastien Lecornu) announced the next day and a huge turn out at the 'Block Everything' protests 🇫🇷 For analysis of the latest political developments in France, check out our analysis 🧵

"The underlying point is that, given the history, there was nothing like sufficient trust that the UK state could, or would, provide the safeguards and protections of minority rights in Northern Ireland, and that remains the case today." ukandeu.ac.uk/the-belfast-...

"The Greens and Corbyn to the left and Reform to the right peddle utterly incoherent, populist economic policies yet are taking large shares in opinion polls." ✍️ @pjtheeconomist.bsky.social argues the solution to the UK's fiscal problems is political not technocratic ukandeu.ac.uk/what-can-rac...

At the UK-EU summit, the two sides committed to exploring UK participation in the EU's 'SAFE' defence fund But questions remain regarding what this looks like in practice @jannikewachowiak.bsky.social has a useful explainer with all you need to know about the fund 👇 ukandeu.ac.uk/explainers/e...

📅 ONE WEEK TO GO 📅 🧳 The UK in a Changing Europe team is hitting the road and heading to Brussels for its conference with @openuniversity.bsky.social on the future of UK-EU relations Find out more about the agenda and our top speakers 👇 ukandeu.ac.uk/events/the-f...

"French political culture leans towards the confrontational, to put it mildly, both in and outside parliament." @francobrit.bsky.social discusses recent political developments in France, asking what they tell us about French political culture ukandeu.ac.uk/the-french-r...

⏰ STARTING SOON ⏰ Join us online on Slido to hear our expert panel discuss the impact this autumn's negotiations between the UK and the EU could have on the relationship between the two sides 👇 app.sli.do/event/2UrPze...

This explainer by @joellegrogan.bsky.social and @alicedonald.bsky.social looks at the relationship between the Belfast/ Good Friday Agreement and the ECHR To understand what role the ECHR plays and what UK withdrawal would mean for Northern Ireland, read this 👇 ukandeu.ac.uk/explainers/t...

⏰ TOMORROW ⏰ Sign up now for expert analysis of what to expect from the highly technical and potentially difficult negotiations between the UK and the EU 🇬🇧🇪🇺 💻 Online, 1pm BST ukandeu.ac.uk/events/ukice...

Security Action for Europe (SAFE) is a new EU defence fund offering up to €150 billion in loans to member states This explainer from @jannikewachowiak.bsky.social tells you all you need to know about the fund, how it can be used and the potential UK-EU cooperation ukandeu.ac.uk/explainers/e...

"The reality is, if they want more spending on welfare and public services, and they want economic growth, they are going to have to get serious about broad-based tax increases." ✍️ @pjtheeconomist.bsky.social compares the 1970s IMF crisis and today's fiscal challenges ukandeu.ac.uk/what-can-rac...

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou has lost today's confidence vote and will tender his resignation 🇫🇷 🤔 Interested in the story behind the vote? Read our blog by French public opinion expert Bruno Cautrès on the vote and the crisis in trust in politics in France 👇 ukandeu.ac.uk/francois-bay...

For a clear explanation of The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and its relationship with the UK, take a look at this explainer by @joellegrogan.bsky.social and @alicedonald.bsky.social 👇 ukandeu.ac.uk/explainers/e...

"It might just be the case that government can't deliver on its pledges without breaking its promises." @anandmenon.bsky.social on the need for the Labour govt. to deliver on its promises at @resfoundation.bsky.social Get up to speed on the key policy challenges👇 ukandeu.ac.uk/reports/poli...

🗳️ Today French PM François Bayrou is expected to be ousted in a no confidence vote Public opinion expert Bruno Cautrès explains the vote, why Bayrou hasn't been able to win over the public on his plans to reduce France's deficit and the extent of distrust in politics ukandeu.ac.uk/francois-bay...

📣 SPEAKER ANNOUCNEMENT 📣 We are delighted to announce that the Rt Hon Nick Thomas-Symonds will be joining us in Brussels to discuss the future of UK-EU relations along with a host of other top speakers Find out more 👇

Reform UK has steadily grown in popularity over the last year and regularly topped the polls Our latest report with @moreincommonuk.bsky.social maps the complexity of Reform UK’s support and identifies the levers that could determine the party’s trajectory