Britain & EU member-states
The myth of the German jobs miracle
11 July 2017
Financial Times
Christian Odendahl is one of the finest analysts of the German economy writing in English. So it’s worth your time to closely read his review of the country’s labour market reforms of the early 2000s, sometimes called “Agenda 2010” or the “Hartz Reforms”.
Tok FM: Rola instytucji europejskich w negocjacjach z Wielką Brytanią
06 July 2017
Agata Gostyńska-Jakubowska talks to Tok FM about her lateste CER publication 'Brexit maze: The role of EU institutions in the negotiations'.
Euronews: Falling pound, border fears and a frightened workforce
23 June 2017
Charles Grant speaks to Sophie Claudet of Euronews on the new proposal allowing EU citizens that have been living in the UK for five years to stay (from 08.45).
The 10 Brexit compromises Theresa May won't talk about
19 June 2017
The Guardian
Neither Theresa May nor Jeremy Corbyn said much about the substance of the Brexit negotiations during the election campaign.
May wanted a mandate for a hard Brexit. Now Europe expects a softer tone
11 June 2017
The Observer
Prime minister's crumbling authority offers a new chance for compromise – and the EU could scale back its demands.
Te wybory to klęska May, rządu i torysów
10 June 2017
Polska Times
Wybory osłabiły pozycję Theresy May, także wewnątrz jej własnej Partii Konserwatywnej - mówi w rozmowie z Agencją Informacyjną Polska Press Agata Gostyńska-Jakubowska z think-tanku Centre for European Reform.
Deutsche Welle: Ten problem będzie największą kością niezgody w negocjacjach z Brukselą na temat praw Polaków mieszkających w Wielkiej Brytanii
09 June 2017
Agata Gostyńska-Jakubowska talks to Deursche Welle Poliski about the rights of Poles living in Great Britain.
PBS Newshour: John Springford
09 June 2017
John Springford, director of research at the CER, talks to PBS Newshour about the UK election result and what this means for Brexit negotiations with the EU.
CER podcast: UK election primer
07 June 2017
On the day before the UK general election, Charles Grant and Simon Tilford discuss current polls, the effect of recent attacks on voting, which issues were not sufficiently discussed in the campaigns and what would be the best possible election result for Europe.
Why 'Brexit' will make Britain's mediocre economy worse
29 May 2017
The New York Times
An observer of Britain's 'Brexit' debate would be forgiven for thinking that the country's economy is one of the European Union's star performers.
CER podcast: Why the UK voted to leave, and lessons for the EU 27
23 May 2017
CER podcast on the reasons the UK voted to leave, how these political trends played out in the French elections, and lessons for the EU 27.
Judy Asks: Is France Europe's redeemer?
10 May 2017
Carnegie Europe
Europe the sinner, at last redeemed by the grace of French President-elect Emmanuel Macron, set to the music of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony - Europhiles may be forgiven for enjoying this fantasy on the evening of 7 May.
Daily Politics: The growing Brexit bill
03 May 2017
Charles Grant speaks to Andrew Neil about the growing Brexit bill (from 03.40).
BBC Sunday Politics: Camino Mortera-Martinez on Brexit neogitations
02 May 2017
Camino Mortera-Martinez talks to BBC Sunday Politics on the EU summit and the forthcoming Brexit neogitations.
Britain’s complacency over Brexit will end in humiliation
02 May 2017
The Guardian
France and Germany don't make the mistake of thinking they would be better off outside the EU. The UK is deluding itself if it thinks it will prosper.
Das Märchen von der britischen Einzigartigkeit
29 April 2017
Spiegel Online
Die britische Elite hält ihr Land für dermaßen außergewöhnlich, dass es den Rest Europas nicht braucht. So war ihre Einstellung zur EU, so kam es zum Brexit. Und so wird es zu einer Demütigung der Briten kommen.
RTÉ News: Theresa May meets Jean-Claude Juncker
26 April 2017
John Springford talks to RTÉ News about the likely topics of discussion when Theresa May meets Jean-Claude Juncker in London (from 27.03).
CER podcast: What UK-EU trade deal after Brexit?
25 April 2017
John Springford talks to Sophia Besch about about the best possible trade deal between the UK and the EU after Brexit. Based on new empirical research into the costs of trade barriers he argues for a ‘Swiss style’ Brexit.
Tok FM: Wielka Brytania przed ogłoszeniem przyspieszonych wyborów
25 April 2017
Agata Gostyńska-Jakubowska talks to Tok FM about the forthcoming UK elections.
Germany needs a strong EU. Why would it allow Britain an easy Brexit?
19 April 2017
The Guardian
Angela Merkel’s government has no interest in indulging the UK during the negotiations – and a general election won't change that.