Vulcan Insight: Analysis of the Latest EU Developments

Tensions in Brussels as Brexit negotiations commence
The first round of talks on the future relationship between the UK and the EU began formally in Brussels this week, with UK chief Brexit negotiator David Frost meeting with his EU counterpart Michel Barnier on Monday. The European Commission and the UK government have agreed on a relatively intensive calendar of negotiations over the coming months, with talks taking place every two to three weeks, alternating the location between Brussels and London. Keep reading

European Commission proposes first climate law
On Wednesday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and her Vice President Frans Timmermans presented the EU’s plan to legally enshrine making Europe climate neutral by 2050. Since her appointment last year, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pledged to define her 5-year term by working towards making Europe the first climate neutral continent by 2050. Keep reading

A geopolitical and humanitarian crisis is fast unfolding on Europe’s doorstep
Facing an influx of refugees from war-torn Syria, Turkey has reneged on a deal struck with the European Union in 2016 to limit the number of migrants entering the EU via Turkey. Greek police have prevented 35,000 attempts to traverse the border since last Friday, turning away refugees who have been refused return to Turkey. With thousands now trapped between states and the resources of the Greek border authorities stretched, Europe faces the prospect of another destabilising crisis. Keep reading

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