External Event
Events
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Economics of Brexit: what have we learned? (UK in a Changing Europe)
Online and in-person event by UK in a Changing Europe. On January 1, 2021, the UK implemented the biggest changes to its trade policy in 40 years, as well as introducing an entirely new immigration system; all in the middle of a global pandemic. A year on, what have we learned about the impacts of… Read More »
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Two years after Brexit: Britain, EU and Europe (EIAG)
Joint webinar by the Jean Monnet Chair in EU Law at City Law School and the European and International Analysts Group. Two years after the UK left EU, and one year after the Trade & Co-operation Agreement between the two came into force, what are the consequences of Brexit? How is the implementation of the… Read More »
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Rethinking UK’s place within Europe: energy, security, climate
Molly Scott Cato will give this year’s Julian Priestley Memorial Lecture on 'Energy, security and climate: rethinking the UK’s place within Europe’ Dr Scott Cato is a former Green Party MEP, Professor of Economics, and Senior Vice-chair of the European Movement. The lecture will take place on Friday 6 May at 5.30pm at Somerville College,… Read More »
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Europe Day Concert (Thank EU for the Music)
A London Tango for Europe Day! Concert organised by EU Flag Mafia and Thank EU for the Music. Featuring The Romano Viazzani Ensemble with guest stars Joanna Strand, Jacqui Tate, and Alessandro Fisher. Come and celebrate Europe day with some outstanding music including: Libertango Oblivion Por Una Cabeza London Tango Tango Italiano European, Ukrainian and Council… Read More »
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Concert for Ukraine (Orchestra of the Canongait)
Canongait Concert for Ukraine. Programme: Aaron Copland, Fanfare for the Common Man Williams: Theme from “Schindler’s List” Max Bruch, Kol Nidrei (soloist: Lindsay Martindale) Orchestra of the Canongait: Leader Liz Beeston Ludwig van Beethoven, Symphony No. 9 in D minor (“Choral”) Soprano - Janet de Vigne Alto - Sioned Gwen Davies Tenor - Chris Elliott… Read More »
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UK and EU relations present and future (UK in a Changing Europe)
To mark Europe Day, UK in a Changing Europe is hosting a panel made up of current and former diplomats and academic experts to discuss the current state of UK-EU relations and prospects for the future. How have relations been impacted by the war in Ukraine? How well is the post-Brexit relationship being managed? And… Read More »
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NI elections: what next constitutionally?
Last week we saw a historical election result in Northern Ireland, with Sinn Féin winning the most seats. This week, join us at the Centre on Constitutional Change for an expert panel event on what the results might mean for the constitutional future of Northern Ireland. What has the election portended for the power-sharing arrangements… Read More »
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Stop Boris, stop the rot rally
'Stop Boris, Stop the Rot' rally Organised By Whom: Open Britain Where: Westminster, London When: Sunday 15th May Time: 14:00 Details: https://www.stoptherot.uk/ Boris Johnson is a rotten Prime Minister in charge of a rotten government. He lies as a matter of routine, breaks even his own rules, and will stop at nothing to avoid being held… Read More »
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Sturgeon at Brookings on energy policy (and more)
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has propelled forward questions about Europe’s energy independence and clean energy investments. As policymakers look for alternatives to Russian oil and gas, they must balance meeting capacity needs today with meeting climate change pledges to decarbonize energy systems globally. Scotland has achieved meeting most of its current electricity demand from renewable… Read More »
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‘The Dark Side of Nationalism’: Fatal Flaw or Convenient Myth? (Yes for EU)
Talk by Stephen Reicher, Wardlaw Professor of Psychology at the University of St. Andrews. Whenever independence is discussed, someone will invoke ‘the dark side of nationalism’ as a counter-argument. There is no doubt that history is replete with examples, but is xenophobia and racism a necessary component of all nationalism or else a feature only… Read More »
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A common vision: The Strategic Compass for a stronger EU security and defence (Aspen Institute)
The Russian aggression against Ukraine has led to a rapid and fundamental rethink of the EU’s concepts about security and defence. At this important juncture the Strategic Compass, the EU’s new defence and security agenda developed over the last couple of years, looks to step up the EU’s ability to act, increase its resilience and… Read More »
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What kind of federation for the European Union? (The federal trust)
Although the European Federation is formally not on the EU agenda yet, turbulent events related to the Ukrainian war have accelerated many processes in the EU, such as a common defence policy and turning off the tap on the Russian oil and gas pipelines. These external pressures coincide with the internal process of outlining the… Read More »