This briefing paper by Chris Diskin outlines the risks in the curernt EU negotiations with the US on free trade and advocates for the inclusion of a sunset clause: an article in the final text which provides a specific date when the deal would expire and would need to be re-negotiated and re-ratified. Click here […]
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Around Europe 356 April – May 2014
In this issue of Around Europe, Andrew Lane discusses how Europe should foster peace, not war. Chris Diskin talks about the importance of voting in the May 2014 European Parliamentary Elections, and Rebecca Viney-Wood writes about how 2014 will be a critical year for Criminal Justice at the EU. There is also information on how […]
TTIP Consultation – call for submissions and model answers
Have you heard about TTIP yet? TTIP, or the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, is a Free Trade Agreement currently being negotiated between the European Union (EU) and the United States of America. This vast deal, while having potential benefits, could have serious and long-term consequences for the well-being of European citizens as well as […]
Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership – what is it?
Have you heard about TTIP yet? TTIP, or the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, is a Free Trade Agreement currently being negotiated between the European Union and the United States of America. This vast deal, while having potential benefits, could have serious and long term consequences for the well-being of European citizens as well as […]
Around Europe 355 February – March 2014
The February-March edition of our monthly newsletter. Deputy Representative Andrew Lane talks about the EU’s reversion to militarism, and Chris Diskin writes about a sunset clause for TTIP, while Representative Alexandra Bosbeer reminds us of the importance of voting in May’s EU Parliament Elections. Click here to download a PDF version of Around Europe 355