Research Briefing
The UK’s contribution to the EU budget
This note considers how much the UK contributes to the EU budget and how much it receives back. Potential payments to the EU on or after Brexit - such as the exit bill - are also discussed.
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Research Briefing
Northern Ireland Protocol: Implementation, grace periods and EU-UK discussions (2021-22)
This briefing paper looks at the implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol, including grace periods and UK/EU negotiations on changing the Protocol in 2021/22.
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Research Briefing
Cyprus: recent developments and peace talks
This briefing paper provides an overview of recent political developments in Cyprus, providing background on the division of the island and discussing recent peace talks and wider tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean
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Research Briefing
The Conference on the Future of Europe: proposals and next steps
This briefing paper give an overview of the work of the EU Conference on the Future of Europe, what it proposed and possible next steps.
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Research Briefing
EU energy security: Implications for the UK
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has highlighted the fragile state of the EU’s energy security. How has the EU responded and what does this mean for the UK?
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Research Briefing
Hungary: Viktor Orbán’s Government and European reaction
Viktor Orbán's Government has been in power in Hungary since 2010, and won a fourth consecutive term of office in elections on 3 April 2022. Some developments in Hungary have attracted international attention. This briefing provides an overview
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Insight
Ukraine’s application to join the EU
How has the EU responded to Ukraine's application and what would be the process for Ukraine to join the EU?
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Research Briefing
The EU response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine
How did the EU initially respond to Russia's invasion of Ukraine? This paper provides an overview of the unprecedented set of actions taken by the EU.
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Research Briefing
Geopolitical implications of Nord Stream 2
The already controversial Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project has taken on greater significance amidst the current crisis in Ukraine. What is the future of the pipeline?
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Research Briefing
Select Committee activity in the Brexit transition period: February to December 2020
This briefing provides an overview of House of Commons Select Committee activity during the Brexit transition period in 2020. It provides data on public sessions held, witnesses questioned and prominent themes in Committee discussions.
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Insight
The UK-EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly
The UK-EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly will bring together representatives of the UK Parliament and European Parliament.
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Debate Pack
Securing a veterinary agreement in the Northern Ireland Protocol
A Westminster Hall debate on securing a veterinary agreement in the Northern Ireland Protocol has been scheduled for Wednesday 15 December 2021, from 2.30-4:00pm. The debate has been initiated by Tony Lloyd MP.
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Research Briefing
Pet travel after Brexit
New rules for pet travel came into force on 1 January 2021 after the UK left the EU. This briefing paper sets out the new requirements.
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Research Briefing
Northern Ireland Protocol: Article 16
This paper looks at Article 16 of the Northern Ireland Protocol, including how it might be triggered, the arbitration process, and settling disputes.
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Insight
Is the UK still participating in EU programmes?
UK organisations can bid for funding but can't get the applications approved until participation is signed off.
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