A new report by John Springford, commissioned by the Constitution Society and the Federal Trust, analyses the economic impact of Brexit nine years after the UK voted to leave the EU. The Economic Impact of Brexit performs a ‘Brexit audit’, using a wide range of publications. As a starting point, [...]
‘The EU can only thrive if its democracy thrives’, Ursula von der Leyen confidently claimed in her acceptance speech of the Charlemagne Prize in May 2025. Yet, the Commission President presents the EU in its digital and printed publications as an ordinary union of states. Her contradictory attitude symbolises the [...]
In this new video, Andrew Blick and Brendan Donnelly discuss the announced "reset" of relations between the UK and EU. They conclude that, given the government's self-imposed "red lines" little more could realistically have been achieved. They doubt however whether the changes envisaged can seriously be regarded as a "reset" [...]
In this new podcast episode, Andrew Blick and Brendan Donnelly discuss the announced "reset" of relations between the UK and EU. They conclude that, given the government's self-imposed "red lines" little more could realistically have been achieved. They doubt however whether the changes envisaged can seriously be regarded as a [...]
Andrew Blick and Brendan Donnelly discuss the need for more international cooperation in the face of the environmental and populist challenges facing the whole planet. WATCH HERE Or in the player below: SPEAKERS: Andrew Blick is the Director of the Federal Trust. He is Professor of Politics and Contemporary History [...]
Andrew Blick and Brendan Donnelly discuss the need for more international cooperation in the face of the environmental and populist challenges facing the whole planet. LISTEN HERE Or in the player below: Brexit doesn’t work, federalism does | RSS.com SPEAKERS: Andrew Blick is the Director of the Federal Trust. He [...]
In this article, Andrew Blick and Alex Loktionov look to the past to identify precedents, patterns, and differences against which we can assess current concerns about the global prospects for democracy. Authors: Andrew Blick is the Director of the Federal Trust and Professor of Politics and Contemporary History at King’s [...]
Brendan Donnelly and John Stevens discuss the disruptive nature of Donald Trump's first weeks as American President. They argue however that this disruption could have positive consequences for Europe and for the UK. WATCH HERE or in the player below: SPEAKERS: John Stevens is the Chairman of the Federal Trust [...]
Brendan Donnelly and John Stevens discuss the disruptive nature of Donald Trump's first weeks as American President. They argue however that this disruption could have positive consequences for Europe and for the UK. LISTEN HERE or in the player below: Can Brexit Survive Trump? | RSS.com SPEAKERS: John Stevens is [...]
In this new Federal Trust video, John Stevens and Brendan Donnelly discuss the extraordinary dangers and opportunities created for the UK and the EU by the current volatility of American policy-making. WATCH HERE or in the player below: SPEAKERS: John Stevens is the Chairman of the Federal Trust and a [...]
