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One of the major achievements from European integration is the principle of mutual recognition. ^{(Dutch only)}

She decides: Arleen Foster, MLA, the leader of the Democratic Unionist Party effectively pulls the strings on the Conservative minority government.

One year after the successful Brexit referendum, the cards are all on the European Union’s side. What Brexit means in such a climate is anyone’s guess, even twelve months later. 

One year after the successful Brexit referendum, the cards are all on the European Union’s side. What Brexit means in such a climate is anyone’s guess, even twelve months later. 

From an academic perspective, we need to revise our textbooks: after Cameron-Clegg (2010-2015), and after a narrow majority for Cameron in 2015, there will be no majority party in the UK nowadays. ^{(Dutch only)}

Theresa May’s gamble backfired badly. Now, everything is up in the air – including Brexit.

Theresa May’s surprise call for the general election may very well change…absolutely nothing. 

Theresa May’s surprise call for the general election may very well change…absolutely nothing. This is part 1 of a diptych on the latest developments in the UK elections.

With Article 50 launched, the United Kingdom gambles its future on many unknowns. The UK’s negotiating posture has been complicated by the Prime Minister herself, as she stated in her Lancaster House Speech: “The principle is clear: the days of Britain making vast contributions to the European Union...

The British House of Lords (358-256) has accepted the amendment to the Brexit Bill (Notification of Withdrawal) as adopted by the House of Commons. ^{(Dutch only)}