Current Affairs - The New Federalist

Brexit: The UK’s new immigration rules are bad news for Scotland

Reanna Smith examines the potential impact of the UK’s post Brexit immigration policies on Scotland, once it comes into effect in January 2021.

Monday 28 September 2020

Ireland appoints a new Commissioner after Hogan’s problematic departure

Conor Ryan assesses why domestic pressure on a Commissioner to resign is problematic.

Friday 11 September 2020

Handshake, backtrack: Boris Johnson’s renegation threat explained

What does the UK’s threat to renege on the Withdrawal Agreement mean?

Wednesday 9 September 2020

Brexit and Covid-19: The future of Britain and Europe amidst a global pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has caused significant disruptions to the Brexit proceedings and put an enormous strain on economies in Britain and Europe. What can we expect now as the transition period draws to a close?

Monday 7 September 2020

Poland and the re-election of Andrzej Duda

In the recent presidential elections, Poland chose the sovereigntist Andrzej Duda as its head of state. His victory was a huge disappointment for pro-Europeans, and, given the long battles fought during the last 5 years against the party that Duda represents, it was also disappointing for those (...)

Monday 7 September 2020

Europe Elects Podcast: “Europe’s Last (?) Dictatorship, with Franak Viačorka”

The partnership between The New Federalist and Europe Elects is officially launched!

Wednesday 2 September 2020

An open letter to Ursula von der Leyen on citizens’ rights post-Brexit

Three British Europeans directly address the President of the European Commission to urge concrete action on citizens’ rights post-Brexit.

Monday 31 August 2020

Launching our new podcast partnership: interview with Euan Healey from Europe Elects

Madelaine Pitt speaks to Europe Elects podcast co-host Euan Healey about the project.

Sunday 30 August 2020

When corona and money go hand in hand

Who is benefitting from the corona crisis?

Friday 28 August 2020

How does Germany work?

Essential reading for understanding how Europe’s richest and most populous nation really functions.

Tuesday 25 August 2020

Lets get it over with: The UK’s future after the transition-period

Reuben discusses the future of the UK after the Brexit transition period and questions whether the UK has lived up to the promises of its Brexit campaigns.

Tuesday 28 July 2020

The #NextGenerationEU budget negotiations: a historical event?

There was not much sleeping taking place in Brussels last weekend. The 27 heads of government, the President of the European Council Charles Michel, the President of the European Commission Ursula Von der Leyen, along with their teams, a horde of journalists, MEPs and European affairs geeks (...)

Friday 24 July 2020