Germany is pushing for the adoption of a common threat assessment called a ‘Strategic Compass’ to orient the EU’s military policy – and is seeking the UK’s participation. The lack of democratic oversight envisaged by the plan should give all […]
Ireland and the EU Post Brexit is an important new book by former Irish Ambassador and Good Friday Agreement negotiator Dr Ray Bassett. CIB members will recall Dr Bassett’s excellent speech at our annual rally last year (see here for video), […]
Germany has assumed the presidency of the EU Council in the midst of the EU’s most serious crisis to date. The German government is seeking ‘unprecedented changes’ to strengthen the EU, including expanding its military development. The stated aim is […]
The Republic of Ireland finally has a new government following February’s indecisive election result. Former Irish ambassador Dr Ray Bassett looks at the consequences for Brexit and for Ireland’s relations with the EU. The formation of a new Irish […]
Sweden looks less likely than ever to adopt the euro. As Brexit Facts4EU reports, public support has plummeted since the Swedish people rejected joining the single currency in a 2003 referendum. This is an edited version of Brexit Facts4EU’s original report, […]
There are seven candidate countries for joining the euro, but the EU’s latest report shows that none of them will be joining any time soon – despite their EU treaty obligations to do so. Brexit Facts4EU reports. This is an edited […]
