Theresa Mays Florence Speech – The Uncertainty Continues: Theresa May’s third big speech on Brexit delivered clarity in some areas, but none in many others. It could have done just enough to unblock the stalled divorce talks, but maybe not to allow them to move on to the future relationship next month. The EU27 wanted promises on money and the…read more →
Jargon buster – Know your EFTA from your EEA – and other EUcronyms – Key phrases that will recur throughout the Brexit negotiations: Acquis Communautaire: The entire body of European law: all the treaties, regulations and directives passed by EU institutions, plus all the rulings of the European court of justice. Every member state has incorporated the acquis into its legal system. Article…read more →
Saying ‘Yes’ to a Social Europe The ERIS Board met on 29th June 2016 to consider the future strategy of ERIS given the result of the Referendum on 23rd June for the UK to leave the European Union. The Board agreed the following statement: ERIS was established in 1989, by trade unions in the south and south west in response…read more →