'pay attention to process and institutions, know that the existence of EU red lines does not prevent the EU from being flexible when it wants, and be aware that there will be a constant incentive to engage and negotiate' - Aslak Berg for CER cer.eu/insights/livin…

'Britain is meant to be launching the “most advanced border in the world” this week. It doesn’t feel like that to the people running it.'
politico.eu/article/uk-bre…

Applicability motion passed with cross-community consent...

Overall: 72 votes in favour 2 against
Nationalists: 32/32 in favour
Unionists: 24/26 in favour, 2 against
Others: 16/16 in favour

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‘None of the issues are insurmountable, that’s why you need a negotiation. But you can also see how the idea of a “quick win” on a youth mobility deal…, will in practice become a gritty negotiation that… risks unearthing the old Brexit demons’ on.ft.com/3Uf9VmC

Macron: “Europe is mortal, it can die. It only depends on our choices… And these choices have to be made now… Europe is mortal, it can die. It only depends on our choices… In the next decade, the risk is immense that we will be weakened, even relegated” politico.eu/article/emmanu…

EU-UK Specialised Committee on Implementation of Windsor Framework

Joint Statement

'intensive work should continue, with renewed efforts and commitment, to ensure the full implementation of all the elements of the Framework in a faithful and timely way'

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“UK veterinary deal with EU could boost agrifood exports by 22%, study finds”

Would also ease GB-NI movements
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Tomorrow sees the UK host the latest meeting of the EU-UK Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework

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'success for the ‘Blenheim summit’ may well be a clear commitment from two non-EU member states to host... in 2025 and 2026. If not, the signal will surely be that there is not enough political appetite for such an organization' - Cleo Davies on the EPC dcubrexitinstitute.eu/2024/04/europe…

'Any country hoping to join the EU could be blocked by an existing member state with grievances that are based on one-sided readings of history and national identity. The EU ought to be an honest broker in such disputes...' - Tony Barber
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“The UK government has told the country’s port authorities that it will not “turn on” critical health and safety checks for EU imports when post-Brexit border controls begin this month because of the risk of “significant disruption”.
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4 great academic job opportunities at Queen's University Belfast! We have 4 positions open. Full Professorship in International Relations (deadline 22/04/24). We also have Lectureships in Irish Politics; Comparative Politics; and Philosophy. Details here: qub.ac.uk/sites/QUBJobVa…

🚨 Upcoming event with KAS UK & Ireland | EU Enlargement: The New Geopolitical Background

🗣️H.E. Larysa Gerasko, Ambassador of Ukraine to Ireland
🗣️Peter Power, DG NEAR, European Commission
🗣️Prof. David Phinnemore, Queens University Belfast

Register: bit.ly/EMIKASApril24