What The Experts Say
— The UK and EU strike landmark post-Brexit deals, boosting trade, defence, and mobility. Reduced red tape aids food exports and security ties deepen, signalling warmer relations amid political uncertainty.
Irish Politics
— Leo Varadkar unexpectedly resigned as Ireland’s Taoiseach, citing both personal and political reasons, leaving his party, Fine Gael, puzzled. Despite his achievements, recent electoral setbacks and internal party unrest prompted his departure, possibly paving the way for a new European role.
Brexit
— While Ursula von der Leyen recently acknowledged mistakes made by European leaders in handling Britain’s departure from the EU, in contrast, Rishi Sunak reaffirms his commitment to Brexit.
War in Ukraine
— As the war nears 600 days, there are signs that support for Ukraine could be beginning to waver in some parts.
War in Ukraine
— The recent visits of Volodymyr Zelensky to his European allies to seek military and diplomatic support for the war against Russia was a success as Germany, France, and Britain have agreed to provide Ukraine with more weapons and equipment for its counter-offensive.
European Union
— The EU Parliament’s COVID-19 committee has issued a formal request for von der Leyen to appear before MEPs to provide them with information to further their investigation into the EU’s response to the pandemic.
