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Barrister: EU Backstop Would Make Britain a “Rule Taker”
December 13, 2018
In a recent blog post, UK barrister Martin Howe QC explains how the “backstop” arrangement regarding the Irish border, agreed as part of the UK-EU withdrawal deal, would work in practice and warns that, by permitting this feature of the agreement to come into force, the UK would “destroy” its ability to pursue an independent trade policy.
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US Ambassador Points to Democratic Deficit in EU
December 12, 2018
In a recent interview with Politico, US Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland characterized the EU as “out of touch” with the practical concerns of citizens and businesses in the bloc and warned of US retaliation against EU “protectionist” policy that hinders trade between America and the bloc’s member states.
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EC Pledges Millions in “Sustainability” Funding in Central Asia
December 12, 2018
In November, the European Commission (EC) announced a “sustainable development” cooperation program through which it would provide EUR 124 million in funding for Central Asia to promote economic development and combat global warming.
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EU Development Bank Offers “Climate Finance” to Africa
December 12, 2018
The European Investment Bank announced in November a EUR 200 million loan to the African Export-Import Bank, at least 25% of which would be allocated toward “climate action,” mainly renewable energy projects, that advance the goals of the UN’s 2015 Paris climate deal and “sustainable development” agenda.
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EC Chief Says No Room for Further Negotiation of Brexit Deal
December 10, 2018
Politico reports that, In late November, European Commission (EC) President Jean-Claude Juncker warned the UK Parliament that the version of the withdrawal deal negotiated between Britain and the EU and approved by the European Council “is the only deal possible.”
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