by Chris Rogers | 8 May 2017 | European Union, Politics
The French presidential election was viewed with anticipation by many, perhaps trepidation by many more. But with the votes cast and counted in the second ballot, social-liberal and pro-EU newbie Emmanuel Macron is the country’s next President. Securing 66,1% of the...
by Chris Rogers | 5 May 2017 | European Union, Politics
Guess who’s not coming to dinner again? This week’s Brexit news has been dominated by the fallout from Theresa May’s not-so-comfortable dining experience with Jean-Claude Juncker. Details from last week’s meeting between the Prime Minister and President of the...
by Chris Rogers | 28 Apr 2017 | European Union
One down, two to go in the French election With the EU starting the year facing three potentially severe blows to its future in the form of Dutch, French and German elections, there will have been a collective sigh of relief amongst Europhiles this week as the results...
by Chris Rogers | 21 Apr 2017 | European Union
No election? Oh, yes there is! Where else to start this week but with Theresa May’s sudden and unexpected announcement of a snap General Election on 8 June. The Prime Minister’s decision was a shock to many, and even members of her Cabinet and Downing Street staff...
by Chris Rogers | 13 Apr 2017 | European Union
We need to talk about Russia With the battle over Brexit terms (mostly) on hiatus during parliamentary recess, the Government has found fresh cause for disagreement with European ministers over the response to Russia’s alleged involvement in last week’s chemical...
