The tone is changing after the British general election. London is open to an economic rapprochement with Brussels. "Sensible, pragmatic" solutions are possible in certain areas.
By Redaktion Table
The European super election year continues: On Thursday, the United Kingdom will elect a new parliament. After fourteen years of Tory-led governments and Brexit, all polls indicate an absolute majority for Labour. This presents opportunities for a renewal of EU-UK cooperation, particularly in foreign and security policy – if both sides show flexibility.
By Redaktion Table
The UK is not on track to meet its climate targets and its ability to do so is looking increasingly compromised in the face of the government’s Jekyll and Hyde approach to climate and energy policy. This month it has both approved the first deep coal mine in the UK for 30 years and agreed to ease the ban on onshore wind turbines.
By Redaktion Table
In light of ongoing and growing geopolitical tensions, what are the chances that there will be sufficient progress on tackling the climate crisis at the upcoming COP? Can the spirit of cooperation stay alive at the summit, while outside there is growing confrontation? And what would it take to reach meaningful progress?
By Redaktion Table
If British Prime Minister and Brexit hardliner Liz Truss had hoped for a glorious first four weeks in office, she will be disappointed today. Not that you can tell that from her media appearances.
By Ella Joyner
