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Boris Johnson

EU Can’t Trust Britain to Keep Its Word

The British government reneges on its commitment to Northern Ireland — again.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 8, 2021November 25, 2021
Gibraltar

Gibraltar Brexit Deal is Victory for Spain

To keep its border with Spain open, Gibraltar accepts a Spanish role in guarding its ports.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 1, 2021November 25, 2021
European Union flags

What to Make of the EU-UK Trade Agreement

The highlights, analysis and the one thing that’s left: Gibraltar.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 30, 2020December 2, 2021
Boris Johnson

Britain Still Won’t Accept Tradeoff at Heart of Brexit

If it wants free trade with the EU, it must abide by its rules.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 13, 2020November 25, 2021
Boris Johnson

Johnson Puts British Diplomacy, Internal Relations at Risk

The prime minister proposes to renege on Britain’s withdrawal agreement with the EU.

Igor DordevicIgor DordevicSeptember 15, 2020November 25, 2021
Gibraltar

Spain Proposes Schengen Membership for Gibraltar

Some 15,000 Spanish residents cross the border to work in Gibraltar every day.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 13, 2020November 25, 2021
European Union flags

Britain Still Thinks It Can Bluff Its Way to a Better Deal

The EU is not impressed.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 7, 2020December 2, 2021
London England

Singapore-on-Thames Is Unlikely

Britain won’t become a tax haven.

Igor DordevicIgor DordevicAugust 18, 2020January 16, 2023
Boris Johnson

Britain’s Demands in EU Trade Talks Are Not Unreasonable

But they are unrealistic.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 10, 2020November 25, 2021
European Union flags

No, Project Fear Wasn’t Wrong

The people who warned against Brexit have been working to prevent their own predictions from coming true.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 31, 2020December 2, 2021
British parliament London

Price of Brexit May Be United Kingdom Itself

Will voters in Northern Ireland and Scotland prefer the EU to a Conservative-ruled England?

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 21, 2019November 25, 2021
Boris Johnson

Johnson Accepts Brexit Deal Britain Rejected Two Years Ago

Victory!

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 17, 2019November 25, 2021
London England

After Week of Turmoil, What Next for British Politics?

The only certainty at this stage is that the Conservative civil war over Europe is coming to an end.

David DowningDavid DowningSeptember 7, 2019October 3, 2021
European Union flags

There Is No Better Brexit Deal

But the British aren’t listening.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 4, 2019December 2, 2021

Britain Tries the Tsipras Approach to Negotiating with the EU

It will work just as well as it did for the Greek prime minister.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 3, 2019July 31, 2020

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