Northern Ireland’s Political System Will Need to Change
Power-sharing kept the peace for 25 years. Now it’s making it harder to govern.
Northern Ireland
EU Can’t Trust Britain to Keep Its Word
The British government reneges on its commitment to Northern Ireland — again.
Price of Brexit May Be United Kingdom Itself
Will voters in Northern Ireland and Scotland prefer the EU to a Conservative-ruled England?
Northern Irish, Scots Would Rather Stay in EU Than UK
Majorities would rather secede from the UK than crash out of the EU without a deal.
Northern Ireland’s Unionists Threaten to Rebel Over Brexit
Unionists don’t want any separation from the UK. That may require a hard border in Ulster.
EU Rejects Northern Ireland Proposals, Italy No Closer to Government
The EU rejects all of Britain’s proposals for avoiding a border in Ulster. Italy is no closer to forming a government.
EU Sets Red Lines for Brexit, Puigdemont to Lead Government-in-Waiting
The EU’s red lines are unacceptable to hardliners in the United Kingdom.
Brexiteers Disparage Good Friday Agreement, Berlusconi Hints at Tajani Premiership
Brexiteers dismiss concerns about Northern Ireland. European Parliament chief Antonio Tajani could be Italy’s next prime minister.
Trump Rejects Immigration Compromise, Mueller Indicts Russians
Trump blocks an immigration deal. Mueller indicts thirteen Russians who interfered in the 2016 election.
Corbyn’s Spy Career, Catalan Language War
Jeremy Corbyn met with Czech agents during the Cold War. Spain restarts the Catalan language war.
Britain Gives into European Demands on Northern Irish Border
To avoid a border in Ulster, Britain promises to keep Northern Ireland in alignment with the EU.
Irish, Northern Irish Leaders Make Contradictory Brexit Demands
Ireland is determined to avoid a hard border, but unionists in Northern Ireland rule out staying in the EU customs union.
British Reject Plan to Keep Northern Ireland in Customs Union, Single Market
The Irish argue for integration, but hardliners in London can’t abide an “all-island” approach.
Conservatives Have Neglected Their Responsibility to the Union
From the Brexit referendum to the deal with DUP, Conservatives have put party over country.
As Britain Prepares to Leave EU, Irish Eye Unification
Ireland’s Enda Kenny for the first time raises the possibility of incorporating Northern Ireland into his country.