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First ever "EU Rule of Law Report" - expert comment

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 11:03:00 GMT

"The report should be viewed as an opportunity for member states to reflect on their own state of rule of law and possibly learn from those best performing countries that are in line with the acceptable rule of law standard found in the Copenhagen criteria." Dr Andi Hoxhaj of Warwick Law comments on the the first EU Rule of Law report which has been criticised by Hungary and Poland.

"This election is taking place completely through the prism of Brexit" - expert comment from Dr Anil Awesti

Thu, 23 May 2019 10:27:00 GMT

" The current EP elections are the first UK-wide elections in which the campaign is absolutely dominated by the Brexit issue." Dr Anil Awesti comments on the European Parliament elections, which are now under way in the UK.

What could no-deal Brexit mean for the UK financial services industry? - expert comment

Fri, 14 Sep 2018 10:38:32 GMT

Dr. Andreas Kokkinis, Assistant Professor in Warwick Law School, explores the implications of a no-deal Brexit for the UK financial services industry.

Brexit blueprint

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 11:53:00 GMT

Dr Andreas Kokkinis, Assistant Professor, School of Law, expects the Brexit blueprint to display the UK as effectively remaining part of the Customs Union but will do nothing to preserve London's position as the world's most prominent financial centre.

Divisions in the EU over the migrant issue.

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 12:41:14 GMT

As six EU countries agree to take in over 200 migrants stranded off Malta Dr Felicita Tramontana agrues that the deal further underlines divisions in the EU over the migrant issue.

Brexit: Government insists UK will leave customs union - expert comment

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 10:44:23 GMT

The UK government has restated its commitment to leaving the EU's custom union - ahead of a symbolic vote on the issue this week. Last Wednesday, the government suffered defeat on the EU Withdrawal Bill in the House of Lords on the issue of staying in a UK-EU customs union after Brexit. And MPs will get their own chance to debate the issue on Thursday. However Dr Kirill Pogorelskiy, Assistant Professor of Economics, comments that trade-offs are inevitable.

Emmanuel Macron seeks to win over Angela Merkel on EU reforms - expert comment

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 12:14:22 GMT

French President Emmanuel Macron is in Berlin for talks with Angela Merkel aimed at winning support from the German chancellor for his ambitious reform plans for the European Union.Professor Seán Hand discusses his chances of success.

Is the the EU a cause for "hope not fear"? Expert analysis on the trade options

Wed, 14 Feb 2018 11:49:10 GMT

As Boris Johnson attempts to reassure voters that the UK's split from the EU is a cause for "hope not fear" Dr Andreas Kokkinis, School of Law, highlights potential trade arrangments the UK may face post-Brexit.

EU Enlargement Strategy for the Western Balkans published - Dr Andi Hoxhaj comments.

Thu, 08 Feb 2018 14:48:54 GMT

"The countries of the Western Balkans will have to get much more serious about values such as rule of law, fighting corruption and organised crime, settling bilateral disputes and undertaking a range of other democratic changes in order to join the Union," says Dr Andi Hoxhaj, commenting on the new EU strategy for these six countries.