Dermot Hodson

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A truck is parked outside a money exchange on the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland near Jonesborough, Northern Ireland. (Clodagh Kilcoyne/Reuters)

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Once again, Northern Ireland’s border is causing strife between the United Kingdom and the European Union. This time, however, it is not just Northern Ireland’s century-old political border with the Republic of Ireland that is the source of the problem, but Northern Ireland’s new post-Brexit economic border with the rest of the U.K.

While tension over what’s called the “Northern Ireland Protocol” seems to have de-escalated after European and U.S. lawmakers intervened, the calm won’t last. The protocol was a messy compromise over how to implement Brexit while maintaining Northern Ireland’s fragile peace. Despite initial problems over coronavirus vaccine supplies, it’s been functioning fairly well.…  Seguir leyendo »

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Six decades after the first steps toward European integration, is the European Union ready to discuss further changes to its foundations? Last week, France and Germany issued a joint call for a two-year Conference on the Future of Europe. Here’s what you need to know.

Past treaties have led to sweeping economic, political and constitutional changes in Europe, including the single market, the euro currency, a common approach to border management and E.U. citizenship. However, these treaties have largely failed to address citizens’ concerns over the E.U.’s legitimacy.

Treaty making has changed

Our new book looks at how Europe’s treaty-making has changed since 1950.…  Seguir leyendo »

Happy 60th anniversary to the European Union (Okay, maybe not so happy)

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The Treaty of Rome, which founded the European Union, was signed 60 years ago today. However, the E.U. is in a state of severe crisis and might even collapse. The ramifications go beyond the possible impact on European nations — and show just how difficult it is to secure legitimacy for international institutions.

It’s not just Brexit

During the run-up to the United Kingdom’s 2016 referendum on Brexit, the call to “take back control” resonated more with British voters than other political arguments. According to Lord Ashcroft’s poll, immigration wasn’t the primary motivation of those who voted to leave the E.U.…  Seguir leyendo »