Debate on the UK applying to join the European Union
A Westminster Hall debate, relating to the e-petition on the UK re-joining the EU, is scheduled for 12 October 2026. The debate will be led by Tony Vaughan MP.
Is the European Union democratic? There is a vast amount of academic literature and a range of political views on the subject of the EU’s democratic legitimacy and how it might be improved.
Democratic Legitimacy and the EU: reading list (313KB PDF)
There is a vast amount of academic literature and a range of political views on the subject of the European Union’s democratic legitimacy and how it might be improved. This Note is a selected list of reports, articles and blogs on the subject.
Democratic Legitimacy and the EU: reading list (313KB PDF)
A Westminster Hall debate, relating to the e-petition on the UK re-joining the EU, is scheduled for 12 October 2026. The debate will be led by Tony Vaughan MP.
What are NATO's treaty obligations on national resilience and civil preparedness?
After a six month hiatus, fresh US-led peace talks were held with Russia and Ukraine in early September 2026.