Tag: EU membership
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Jo Murkens: David Cameron Is Not a Visionary, He Is an Illusionist
Cross-posted from the Verfassungsblog. Prime Minister David Cameron is fond of saying that he sees Britain’s future in a reformed EU. He postures as a visionary who knows what is best for Europe and for Britain. Hence, his proposal to reform the EU so that it can ‘meet the challenges of the twenty-first century’ and…
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Manifesto Watch: Steve Peers: The UK’s General Election: A Fundamental Change to UK/EU Relations?
Editors’ note: The blog has asked constitutional lawyers to review the main party manifestos ahead of the May elections, drawing out key constitutional proposals. You can read the other contributions in this series here. The result of the current British election campaign could be crucial for the future of the UK’s relations with the European…
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Sionaidh Douglas-Scott: Constitutional Implications of a UK Exit from the EU: Some Questions That Really Must Be Asked
The issue of a UK withdrawal from the EU is highly topical at present, and several aspects of a UK exit – such as its impact on the devolved nations, or the relationship of an exit referendum with the EU Act 2011, have already been discussed on this blog. This post mainly addresses other constitutional…
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Debate: Sionaidh Douglas-Scott: Why the EU should welcome an independent Scotland
With the Scottish referendum vote imminent, every issue of relevance to the debate on Scottish independence takes on crucial significance. In the context of Scotland’s EU membership, there has been a polarisation of approaches, which in the arena of politics is probably only to be expected. The UK Government and ‘Better Together’ view may be…