EU must learn lessons from the past as it consults citizens on its future
– Written by CEO of EM Ireland, Noelle O Connell Conference on the Future of Europe cannot engage citizens by decree – it must inspire The use of Citizens’ Assemblies…
The Conference on the Future of Europe: How EU citizens will have their say
In European Movement Ireland’s Ireland and the EU Poll 2021, carried out in March 2021, 52% of respondents agreed that “now is the time to hold a Conference on the…
Bulgarian General Election 2021
Bulgarian parliamentary elections for the National Assembly (‘Narodno sŭbranie’) are held every four years. As a unicameral parliamentary, representative democratic republic, Bulgaria’s assembly has 240 seats, with members elected through a ‘proportional representation’ system across 28…
Brexit Bites: Education
Education is a sector with high levels of mobility for staff and students. This mobility is particularly prevalent between Ireland and the UK. Indeed, for decades, the Common Travel Area…
Brexit Bites: Energy
The UK’s withdrawal from the EU exposes existing issues with Ireland’s energy infrastructure and importantly, with the security of Ireland’s energy supply. While the impact of these issues on energy…
The Dutch General Election 2021
The 2021 Dutch General Election was held over the course of three days between 15 and 17 of March in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) will become the…
Disinformation and the EU
Introduction An information revolution has been underway for about the last 20 years. As technology has developed, its power has grown dramatically to the point where most people in Europe…
Brexit Bites: Travel
Travel is of fundamental importance in our global world. People travel for personal reasons, to visit family or friends and for professional reasons, to visit clients or colleagues. Travel connects…
Brexit Bites: Healthcare
The emergence of COVID-19 has illustrated the importance of cooperation and coordination on healthcare. From European Union health efforts conducted by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the European Centre…
Brexit Bites: Consumer Rights
The UK’s decision to withdraw from the EU has an effect on consumer protection and on the rights afforded to consumers. On 1 January 2021, the transition period, which required the UK to…