MEP Claude Moraes (48) is considered to be one of the key figures of the British Labour party and the S&D in the European parliament. Moraes, who is of Indian origin and who has worked as a lawyer for several NGOs before going into politics, has been member of the plenary since 1999 and was … Continue reading
Several studies, including those realised by the government and the Parliament, highlight the positive role of EU membership for British businesses and for the British people as a whole. Other studies show that immigrants, in particular European ones, contributed more in taxes over the past decade than they claimed in benefits. Moreover, the UK has … Continue reading
On Friday 29 November, I went with other members of the Luxembourgish Youth Parliament to a meeting with the Honourable Alice Walpole, UK ambassador to Luxembourg. The topics discussed included the UK-EU relationship and the bilateral relationship between Luxembourg and the UK. Here is a summary of the ambassador’s speech and answers to some questions. Continue reading
In this week’s newsletter, we focus on the following five topics: the programme of the probable grand coalition in Germany; the project to close tax loopholes benefiting cross-border financing structures; the diversity among Eurosceptic right-wing parties; the role of the EU High Representative in reaching the E3+3 deal with Iran; and discussions about increasing the … Continue reading
In this week’s newsletter, we focus on the following five topics: the debate about the British EU membership; €6 billion misspending in the European budget; a report on what Europe cannot fully enjoy its strengths; disagreements about the reform of the immigration policy; and the need for a digital single market. Enjoy the reading and … Continue reading
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