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  • Aimless, rudderless, clueless

    The United Kingdom’s Brexit strategy is increasingly being revealed for being based on wishful thinking, not facts, with devastating consequences for the upcoming talks.

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  • In office, not in power

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

     the new Conservative/DUP agreement
  • Distant shores (part 2)

    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. 

    Number 10 Downing Street_MLR
  • Distant shores (part 1)

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

    On her way out: Prime Minister Theresa May
  • The outcome of the British elections

    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)

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  • Sneak attack (part 2)

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

    Sneak attack_Law Blogs Maastricht