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The Federal Trust is a research institute studying the interactions between regional, national, European and global levels of government. Founded in 1945 on the initiative of Sir William Beveridge, it has long made a powerful contribution to the study of federalism and federal systems. It has always had a particular interest in the European Union and Britain’s place in it.
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VIDEO: Brexit – Does the EU want the UK back?
In this new Federal Trust video, John Stevens and Brendan Donnelly discuss the claim that the EU does not want the UK to return to the Union for many years, if ever. They argue that this claim is misleading and can serve as a pretext for acquiescing in the harm [...]
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VIDEO: Brexit – Does the EU want the UK back?
In this new Federal Trust video, John Stevens and Brendan Donnelly discuss the claim that the EU does not want the UK to return to the Union for many years, if ever. They argue that [...]
PODCAST: Brexit – Does the EU want the UK back?
In this new episode of the Federal Trust podcast, John Stevens and Brendan Donnelly discuss the claim that the EU does not want the UK to return to the Union for many years, if ever. [...]
VIDEO: The United Kingdom – A Discontented Union?
In this new Federal Trust video, Glyndwr Cennydd Jones and Professor John Denham discuss the present state of the United Kingdom and argue that the new Labour government will only be able to bring about [...]
PODCAST: The United Kingdom – A Discontented Union?
In this new episode of the Federal Trust podcast, Glyndwr Cennydd Jones and Professor John Denham discuss the present state of the United Kingdom and argue that the new Labour government will only be able [...]
VIDEO: Will Brexit Destroy the Conservative Party?
In this Federal Trust video, our Chair John Stevens and Director Brendan Donnelly discuss the possibility of a realignment of the British party system. In particular, they discuss the threat posed to the Conservative Party [...]
PODCAST: Will Brexit Destroy the Conservative Party?
In this new podcast episode, our Chair John Stevens and Director Brendan Donnelly discuss the possibility of a realignment of the British party system. In particular, they discuss the threat posed to the Conservative Party [...]
VIDEO: Can Brexit Be Reset?
In this video discussion, Federal Trust Chair John Stevens argues that Sir Keir Starmer will find it difficult to secure any meaningful "reset" in relations between the EU and UK. Starmer is, according to John [...]
PODCAST: Can Brexit Be Reset?
In this podcast, Federal Trust Chair John Stevens argues that Sir Keir Starmer will find it difficult to secure any meaningful "reset" in relations between the EU and UK. Starmer is, according to John Stevens, [...]
Beyond Empire or Patchwork of Nation-States – The future of the EU
After the excitement of the EP 2024 elections and the formation of the so-called Patriots for Europe, the EU has to resume its normal routine, install a new Commission and get on with the task [...]
VIDEO: Is an EU-UK Defence Pact on the Cards after Brexit?
Our Director Brendan Donnelly and Chair John Stevens discuss the prospects and pitfalls for a defence pact between the UK and EU. They argue that if Donald Trump is the next President of the United States, [...]
