British expatriates and the anti-Brexit backlash – Brexit explained
New research shows a dramatic increase in the number of Britons who are choosing to quit the UK for countries in the European Union. Overall,[…]
Bargain fish – EU and UK are following a hard line here – Brexit explained
The EU and Great Britain are trying to put their relationship on a new footing with an agreement after Brexit. The fishing rights are economically[…]
Serbia buys modern air defense system in China – European Politics explained
Serbia is modernizing its armed forces, relying on two main suppliers: the People’s Republic of China and Russia. The most recent weapon purchase, as it[…]
Brexit’s implications for environmental policy – Brexit explained
Following the UK’s departure from the EU, the UK Government will soon be involved in a frantic series of negotiations. In this contribution, we focus[…]
Movement of goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland + EU trade agreement – Brexit explained
The British government announces help for companies: The Trader Support Service (TSS) will assist with customs formalities. In order to prevent a border on the[…]
EU reconstruction fund rails and chairs for Italy – EU explained
Spain and Italy are the main beneficiaries of the EU’s reconstruction fund. How can you invest well? The news from southern Europe is oppressive: empty[…]
The Brexit negotiations frustrate the EU. Now Germany is pulling the emergency brake – Brexit explained
Following the UK’s departure from the EU, the UK Government will soon be involved in a frantic series of negotiations. In this contribution, we focus[…]
Post-Brexit Regional Funds and Fisheries Arrangements – Brexit explained
Following the UK’s departure from the EU, the UK Government will soon be involved in a frantic series of negotiations. In this contribution, we focus[…]
Wie funktioniert die Kommunalwahl 2020 in NRW? – Kommunalpolitik erklärt
In Nordrhein-Westfalen finden am 13. September 2020 Kommunalwahlen statt. Auch in meiner Heimatstadt Münster. Gewählt werden der Oberbürgermeister, der Rat der Stadt und die Bezirksvertretungen.[…]
Why the EU is so dependent on free movement? – EU explained
The limitation initiative calls for negotiations to terminate the free movement of people. The timing for this is inconvenient and the issue is delicate. There[…]