The UK government has formally triggered Article 50, beginning Brexit negotiations. Over the next two years, the UK and EU will discuss key issues like the rights of EU citizens, Britain's exit bill, and future trade relations. While both sides call for minimizing disruption, their views diverge on whether withdrawal terms and a new partnership can be negotiated simultaneously within the two-year timeframe. The start of Brexit talks marks the beginning of complex negotiations that will involve EU institutions and governments.
The document discusses Brexit, which refers to the UK's potential withdrawal from the European Union. It provides background on the EU and how the UK joined in 1973. It outlines reasons for Brexit related to economics, immigration, and identity. If the UK leaves, it may negatively impact trade as the UK currently benefits from free trade with EU countries. Leaving could also weaken the British pound and increase costs for UK families from higher import prices. The UK has until March 2019 to negotiate its exit from the EU under Article 50. [END SUMMARY]
Sterling singing to (leaked) tune ahead of Theresa May speechOlivier Desbarres
Reports in the British press about the content of Theresa May’s planned speech tomorrow seem to confirm that the prime minister may sacrifice access to the Single Market in exchange for control over EU immigration into the UK.
Unsurprisingly perhaps, Sterling has weakened further but the currency may get some (temporary) respite if the content of Theresa May’s actual speech is somewhat more conciliatory.
In particular I would expect markets to focus on whether the UK government has moved closer to agreeing to a transitional arrangement once the UK has actually left the EU and whether any progress has been made in protecting the all-important UK services sector.
About 45% of the UK’s total exports are destined to the other 27 EU member states and about 53% of its total imports come from the EU. In comparison, only about 9% of the EU-27 exports of goods and services are destined for the UK. Similarly, only 9% of the EU-27 imports of goods and services come from the UK.
The EU thus has far more leverage over the UK than vice-versa assuming these 27 EU member states are willing and able to negotiate as one trading block, in my view. This imbalance is even greater in traded goods alone.
However, when it comes to services, the picture is somewhat more balanced and the UK may arguably have a stronger bargaining hand.
Simply put the EU buys and sells a far greater share of its services to/from the UK than it does for goods and it may be difficult for EU countries to substitute imports of financial services from the UK given London’s pre-eminence as a financial centre.
The document discusses potential options for the UK's relationship with the EU after a Brexit vote, including remaining in the European Economic Area (EEA) like Norway, negotiating bilateral agreements like Switzerland, or having no formal relationship. Remaining in the EEA would minimize trade barriers but require following EU regulations without representation. Bilateral agreements like Switzerland provide flexibility but still require accepting EU rules. Leaving the EU entirely would give more sovereignty but reduce trade and income. The key tradeoff is economic benefits from integration versus sovereignty.
A definitive guide to the brexit negotiations, By Sadaf AlidadSadaf Alidad
A look into “A Definitive Guide to the Brexit Negotiations” in Harvard Business Review, By Sadaf Alidad, MBA student of Alzahra University of Tehran (class assignment)
From energy to financial services and the digital world, in this issue of Insights Brussels - a regular update on key EU policy developments our public affairs experts provide an update on the most relevant legislative initiatives in the pipeline. We remain available to support organisations in understanding and navigating the Brussels arena and the interplay with relevant national policy landscapes.
For real-time updates, follow @MSL_Brussels or reach out to us on Twitter @msl_group.
With the UK’s exit from the EU now just a year away, IGD’s chief economist James Walton has looked at the government’s current position and possible challenges ahead. Plus, what UK grocery businesses should have done by now and what you should try doing next.
- The document provides a comprehensive review of Brexit, including the UK's history with the EU since joining in 1973, growing discontent over the years, and key issues in the Brexit debate such as sovereignty, economics, and immigration.
- It describes the process that led to the 2016 referendum vote to leave the EU and the resignations of two UK prime ministers in its aftermath.
- The document concludes with an analysis of the trade deal agreed to at the end of 2020 and a look at what the future may hold for the UK outside of the EU system.
The document summarizes key issues with the proposed UK Withdrawal Agreement from the EU:
1) The UK would pay £39 billion to the EU with nothing guaranteed in return and no influence over how the money is spent.
2) The UK would remain bound by many EU laws but have no say in their creation, making the UK a "rule taker" and surrendering sovereignty.
3) The agreement establishes a backstop customs union that the UK cannot exit without EU approval, violating promises made and the Conservative manifesto.
4) The agreement treats Northern Ireland differently than the rest of the UK, undermining UK territorial integrity in a way the DUP cannot accept.
5
The document discusses Brexit, which refers to the UK's potential withdrawal from the European Union. It provides background on the EU and how the UK joined in 1973. It outlines reasons for Brexit related to economics, immigration, and identity. If the UK leaves, it may negatively impact trade as the UK currently benefits from free trade with EU countries. Leaving could also weaken the British pound and increase costs for UK families from higher import prices. The UK has until March 2019 to negotiate its exit from the EU under Article 50. [END SUMMARY]
Sterling singing to (leaked) tune ahead of Theresa May speechOlivier Desbarres
Reports in the British press about the content of Theresa May’s planned speech tomorrow seem to confirm that the prime minister may sacrifice access to the Single Market in exchange for control over EU immigration into the UK.
Unsurprisingly perhaps, Sterling has weakened further but the currency may get some (temporary) respite if the content of Theresa May’s actual speech is somewhat more conciliatory.
In particular I would expect markets to focus on whether the UK government has moved closer to agreeing to a transitional arrangement once the UK has actually left the EU and whether any progress has been made in protecting the all-important UK services sector.
About 45% of the UK’s total exports are destined to the other 27 EU member states and about 53% of its total imports come from the EU. In comparison, only about 9% of the EU-27 exports of goods and services are destined for the UK. Similarly, only 9% of the EU-27 imports of goods and services come from the UK.
The EU thus has far more leverage over the UK than vice-versa assuming these 27 EU member states are willing and able to negotiate as one trading block, in my view. This imbalance is even greater in traded goods alone.
However, when it comes to services, the picture is somewhat more balanced and the UK may arguably have a stronger bargaining hand.
Simply put the EU buys and sells a far greater share of its services to/from the UK than it does for goods and it may be difficult for EU countries to substitute imports of financial services from the UK given London’s pre-eminence as a financial centre.
The document discusses potential options for the UK's relationship with the EU after a Brexit vote, including remaining in the European Economic Area (EEA) like Norway, negotiating bilateral agreements like Switzerland, or having no formal relationship. Remaining in the EEA would minimize trade barriers but require following EU regulations without representation. Bilateral agreements like Switzerland provide flexibility but still require accepting EU rules. Leaving the EU entirely would give more sovereignty but reduce trade and income. The key tradeoff is economic benefits from integration versus sovereignty.
A definitive guide to the brexit negotiations, By Sadaf AlidadSadaf Alidad
A look into “A Definitive Guide to the Brexit Negotiations” in Harvard Business Review, By Sadaf Alidad, MBA student of Alzahra University of Tehran (class assignment)
From energy to financial services and the digital world, in this issue of Insights Brussels - a regular update on key EU policy developments our public affairs experts provide an update on the most relevant legislative initiatives in the pipeline. We remain available to support organisations in understanding and navigating the Brussels arena and the interplay with relevant national policy landscapes.
For real-time updates, follow @MSL_Brussels or reach out to us on Twitter @msl_group.
With the UK’s exit from the EU now just a year away, IGD’s chief economist James Walton has looked at the government’s current position and possible challenges ahead. Plus, what UK grocery businesses should have done by now and what you should try doing next.
- The document provides a comprehensive review of Brexit, including the UK's history with the EU since joining in 1973, growing discontent over the years, and key issues in the Brexit debate such as sovereignty, economics, and immigration.
- It describes the process that led to the 2016 referendum vote to leave the EU and the resignations of two UK prime ministers in its aftermath.
- The document concludes with an analysis of the trade deal agreed to at the end of 2020 and a look at what the future may hold for the UK outside of the EU system.
The document summarizes key issues with the proposed UK Withdrawal Agreement from the EU:
1) The UK would pay £39 billion to the EU with nothing guaranteed in return and no influence over how the money is spent.
2) The UK would remain bound by many EU laws but have no say in their creation, making the UK a "rule taker" and surrendering sovereignty.
3) The agreement establishes a backstop customs union that the UK cannot exit without EU approval, violating promises made and the Conservative manifesto.
4) The agreement treats Northern Ireland differently than the rest of the UK, undermining UK territorial integrity in a way the DUP cannot accept.
5
Brunswick takes a deeper look at why this election matters, the key issues that will shape Hong Kong’s future direction, and how the candidates are perceived to measure up in addressing them.
The fifth and final session of the 12th National People’s Congress concluded with no significant change in policy direction. While there were few surprises in this year’s gathering, the meetings gave a fresh view on the priorities of the administration and the implications for those operating in China.
This year’s meetings are the warm up act to the much more important 19th Party Congress at the end of this year when Xi Jinping will end his first five-year term as head of the Communist Party of China and when a number of the most senior members of the Party are expected to retire. The question is not if Xi Jinping stays for a second term (that’s a certainty), it is who will join him in the Politburo and the Standing Committee as this will influence the next five years and give early indication whether he may break with recent precedent and stay for a third term (2022-2027).
In this year’s report we look at how the Chinese authorities are seeking to balance growth, economic reform, and stability. Last year, the authorities spelled out a desire to achieve growth and reform—including drastically reducing overcapacity—while ensuring stability and enduring minimal pain. Achieving this simultaneously remains extremely challenging. This year they talked extensively about the reform agenda and its role in ensuring long-term growth, yet the importance of stability leading into the 19th Party Congress later this year is potentially even more important. “Stability is of overriding importance,” stressed Li Keqiang. Other key topics at this year’s sessions beyond ensuring reform and continued growth included a focus on job creation and poverty alleviation.
On 29 March, nine months after the British electorate called for a withdrawal from the European Union, the British Government formally notified its intention to invoke Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty.
The GCC will not be spared, as the region’s governments try to make sense of an untested leader entering at a particularly turbulent time. Yet for all of Mr Trump’s controversy, GCC governments remain tepidly optimistic about his arrival.
The following briefing, put together by our experts in the region, outlines where that optimism comes from and the hidden challenges that the region may face.
The future of corporate communications reportBrunswick Group
As Europe’s senior communications professionals scan the horizon for clues about the future of their role, their top concerns are how to ensure consistency of message across the organisation and how to cut through the information overload to be heard. Many communicators believe the answer lies in consolidation of communications functions to ensure alignment and impact.
In order to capture what is top of mind in the shifting European communications arena, Brunswick and the European Association of Communications Directors (EACD) have partnered on a unique piece of research that included EACD members and other senior communicators across Europe.
For more information please contact:
Phil Riggins: www.brunswickgroup.com/people/directory/phil-riggins/
Brunswick intelligence - Brexit in perspectiveBrunswick Group
Europe is edging closer to an event once unthinkable in post-war politics – the possible retreat of arguably the continent’s greatest triumph. With the unilateral triggering of Article 50, expected in March 2017, the United Kingdom would present itself as the first Member State to declare its intention to withdraw membership of the European Union.
An inside view from Brussels.
India, Singapore, Middle East and Africa – quarterly reviewBrunswick Group
This quarterly newsletter focuses on the three overarching themes impacting the region: Connectivity, Commodities and Energy, and the Rising New Middle Class. The unprecedented connectivity between these nations is enabling unprecedented movement of people, goods, services, and ideas accelerated by innovation and new technologies. Their economies are driven by commodities and energy fueling economic growth and creating future opportunity, while presenting long-term challenges from pollution to climate change.
Building an opportunity oriented reputation culture.
In order to answer questions about communications professionals’ current understanding of corporate reputation and how to build an organizational culture focused on proactive reputation building, Brunswick Insight, surveyed senior in-house European communications professionals. The results of our study suggest that the most forward-thinking organizations are positioning their entire organization to build reputation proactively.
The case to make Huntsville Weird(er) –TEDx Huntsville 2014Antonio Montoya
I was honored to present at TEDx Huntsville on Sept 7, 2014. I presented the case of the cultural renaissance that is brewing in our city which comes from the intersection of our decades long inbound migration of people with advanced degrees and our millenial generation children. You can see me at 1:03 on session II here http://new.livestream.com/tedx/events/3357284
El documento ofrece consejos para evitar errores comunes en las campañas publicitarias. Algunos de los errores mencionados son usar logotipos demasiado grandes, proporciones inadecuadas en anuncios visuales, establecer objetivos irrealistas y no fijar objetivos claros y medibles. El documento enfatiza la importancia de ser realista con los objetivos, comprometerse con los clientes y pensar más allá de las soluciones tradicionales.
Conoce y exige tus derechos culturales. Presentación de introducción a la conferencia: Impulso y Dinamización del Clúster Naranja PTY, en la Defensoria del Pueblo de Panamá, celebrando el inicio del programa #CulturaNaranjaPTY de Open Arts PTY apoyado por Banesco Panama.
La Defensoría del Pueblo de Panamá es la institución del Estado Panameño velar por la protección de los Derechos Humanos de todos los habitantes de la República de Panamá.
Open Arts PTY, es una articuladora cultural dedicada a generar audiencia validada para industrias creativas y culturales.
CulturaNaranjaPTY es un programa intensivo de una duración de 90 días para el desarrollo y acompañamiento a emprendimientos culturales
Esta edição especial de fanzine contém poesias e artigos sobre temas como política, amor, solidão, e a condição humana. Inclui também informações sobre o grupo AMEOPO MAE e seu trabalho de promover a publicação independente através de encontros e compartilhamento de materiais entre artistas.
Avec qui le dirigeant peut-il échanger pour trouver les meilleures solutions pour diriger, développer et transformer son entreprise?
Retrouvez dans ce bref diaporama les solutions d'AXLANE pour faire face à la solitude du dirigeant.
O documento discute a campanha "Carne Legal" do Ministério Público Federal, que tem como objetivo garantir que a carne vendida no Brasil seja produzida de forma legal e sustentável. A campanha pressiona frigoríficos e supermercados a só comprarem carne de fazendas que respeitem leis ambientais, trabalhistas e fundiárias. O documento incentiva os consumidores a questionarem a origem da carne que compram e apoiarem práticas responsáveis.
Bruce Black is a master of watercolor who is known for his bright colorful abstract paintings related to calligraphy and weaving. His art is collected world wide.
Los archivos privados: un gran viaje por la diversidad y la interdisciplinari...Javier Cachafeiro
Presentación en las VII Jornadas de Archivos organizadas por ASARCA (Asocación de Archiveros de Canarias) y celebradas en Santa María de Guía los días 24 y 25 de marzo de 2017
Brexit: La lettre de Theresa May à Donald TuskLaLibre
The Prime Minister notifies the European Council of the UK's intention to withdraw from the European Union and European Atomic Energy Community in accordance with Article 50. He emphasizes that the UK wants a deep and special future partnership with the EU that includes both economic and security cooperation. The letter outlines four principles for the upcoming negotiations: engaging constructively, putting citizens first, securing a comprehensive agreement, and minimizing disruption. The Prime Minister expresses confidence that the UK and EU can negotiate the terms of withdrawal and future partnership within the two year period outlined in the Treaty.
Prime ministers letter_to_european_council_president_donald_tuskLuxemburger Wort
The Prime Minister notifies the European Council of the UK's intention to withdraw from the European Union and European Atomic Energy Community per Article 50. He emphasizes that the referendum was not a rejection of European values but a vote for national self-determination. The letter outlines four principles for the upcoming negotiations: engaging constructively, putting citizens first, securing a comprehensive agreement on withdrawal and future relations, and providing certainty during the transition. The Prime Minister expresses confidence that a deep and special future partnership respecting both economic and security cooperation can be agreed within the two year period.
Brunswick takes a deeper look at why this election matters, the key issues that will shape Hong Kong’s future direction, and how the candidates are perceived to measure up in addressing them.
The fifth and final session of the 12th National People’s Congress concluded with no significant change in policy direction. While there were few surprises in this year’s gathering, the meetings gave a fresh view on the priorities of the administration and the implications for those operating in China.
This year’s meetings are the warm up act to the much more important 19th Party Congress at the end of this year when Xi Jinping will end his first five-year term as head of the Communist Party of China and when a number of the most senior members of the Party are expected to retire. The question is not if Xi Jinping stays for a second term (that’s a certainty), it is who will join him in the Politburo and the Standing Committee as this will influence the next five years and give early indication whether he may break with recent precedent and stay for a third term (2022-2027).
In this year’s report we look at how the Chinese authorities are seeking to balance growth, economic reform, and stability. Last year, the authorities spelled out a desire to achieve growth and reform—including drastically reducing overcapacity—while ensuring stability and enduring minimal pain. Achieving this simultaneously remains extremely challenging. This year they talked extensively about the reform agenda and its role in ensuring long-term growth, yet the importance of stability leading into the 19th Party Congress later this year is potentially even more important. “Stability is of overriding importance,” stressed Li Keqiang. Other key topics at this year’s sessions beyond ensuring reform and continued growth included a focus on job creation and poverty alleviation.
On 29 March, nine months after the British electorate called for a withdrawal from the European Union, the British Government formally notified its intention to invoke Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty.
The GCC will not be spared, as the region’s governments try to make sense of an untested leader entering at a particularly turbulent time. Yet for all of Mr Trump’s controversy, GCC governments remain tepidly optimistic about his arrival.
The following briefing, put together by our experts in the region, outlines where that optimism comes from and the hidden challenges that the region may face.
The future of corporate communications reportBrunswick Group
As Europe’s senior communications professionals scan the horizon for clues about the future of their role, their top concerns are how to ensure consistency of message across the organisation and how to cut through the information overload to be heard. Many communicators believe the answer lies in consolidation of communications functions to ensure alignment and impact.
In order to capture what is top of mind in the shifting European communications arena, Brunswick and the European Association of Communications Directors (EACD) have partnered on a unique piece of research that included EACD members and other senior communicators across Europe.
For more information please contact:
Phil Riggins: www.brunswickgroup.com/people/directory/phil-riggins/
Brunswick intelligence - Brexit in perspectiveBrunswick Group
Europe is edging closer to an event once unthinkable in post-war politics – the possible retreat of arguably the continent’s greatest triumph. With the unilateral triggering of Article 50, expected in March 2017, the United Kingdom would present itself as the first Member State to declare its intention to withdraw membership of the European Union.
An inside view from Brussels.
India, Singapore, Middle East and Africa – quarterly reviewBrunswick Group
This quarterly newsletter focuses on the three overarching themes impacting the region: Connectivity, Commodities and Energy, and the Rising New Middle Class. The unprecedented connectivity between these nations is enabling unprecedented movement of people, goods, services, and ideas accelerated by innovation and new technologies. Their economies are driven by commodities and energy fueling economic growth and creating future opportunity, while presenting long-term challenges from pollution to climate change.
Building an opportunity oriented reputation culture.
In order to answer questions about communications professionals’ current understanding of corporate reputation and how to build an organizational culture focused on proactive reputation building, Brunswick Insight, surveyed senior in-house European communications professionals. The results of our study suggest that the most forward-thinking organizations are positioning their entire organization to build reputation proactively.
The case to make Huntsville Weird(er) –TEDx Huntsville 2014Antonio Montoya
I was honored to present at TEDx Huntsville on Sept 7, 2014. I presented the case of the cultural renaissance that is brewing in our city which comes from the intersection of our decades long inbound migration of people with advanced degrees and our millenial generation children. You can see me at 1:03 on session II here http://new.livestream.com/tedx/events/3357284
El documento ofrece consejos para evitar errores comunes en las campañas publicitarias. Algunos de los errores mencionados son usar logotipos demasiado grandes, proporciones inadecuadas en anuncios visuales, establecer objetivos irrealistas y no fijar objetivos claros y medibles. El documento enfatiza la importancia de ser realista con los objetivos, comprometerse con los clientes y pensar más allá de las soluciones tradicionales.
Conoce y exige tus derechos culturales. Presentación de introducción a la conferencia: Impulso y Dinamización del Clúster Naranja PTY, en la Defensoria del Pueblo de Panamá, celebrando el inicio del programa #CulturaNaranjaPTY de Open Arts PTY apoyado por Banesco Panama.
La Defensoría del Pueblo de Panamá es la institución del Estado Panameño velar por la protección de los Derechos Humanos de todos los habitantes de la República de Panamá.
Open Arts PTY, es una articuladora cultural dedicada a generar audiencia validada para industrias creativas y culturales.
CulturaNaranjaPTY es un programa intensivo de una duración de 90 días para el desarrollo y acompañamiento a emprendimientos culturales
Esta edição especial de fanzine contém poesias e artigos sobre temas como política, amor, solidão, e a condição humana. Inclui também informações sobre o grupo AMEOPO MAE e seu trabalho de promover a publicação independente através de encontros e compartilhamento de materiais entre artistas.
Avec qui le dirigeant peut-il échanger pour trouver les meilleures solutions pour diriger, développer et transformer son entreprise?
Retrouvez dans ce bref diaporama les solutions d'AXLANE pour faire face à la solitude du dirigeant.
O documento discute a campanha "Carne Legal" do Ministério Público Federal, que tem como objetivo garantir que a carne vendida no Brasil seja produzida de forma legal e sustentável. A campanha pressiona frigoríficos e supermercados a só comprarem carne de fazendas que respeitem leis ambientais, trabalhistas e fundiárias. O documento incentiva os consumidores a questionarem a origem da carne que compram e apoiarem práticas responsáveis.
Bruce Black is a master of watercolor who is known for his bright colorful abstract paintings related to calligraphy and weaving. His art is collected world wide.
Los archivos privados: un gran viaje por la diversidad y la interdisciplinari...Javier Cachafeiro
Presentación en las VII Jornadas de Archivos organizadas por ASARCA (Asocación de Archiveros de Canarias) y celebradas en Santa María de Guía los días 24 y 25 de marzo de 2017
Brexit: La lettre de Theresa May à Donald TuskLaLibre
The Prime Minister notifies the European Council of the UK's intention to withdraw from the European Union and European Atomic Energy Community in accordance with Article 50. He emphasizes that the UK wants a deep and special future partnership with the EU that includes both economic and security cooperation. The letter outlines four principles for the upcoming negotiations: engaging constructively, putting citizens first, securing a comprehensive agreement, and minimizing disruption. The Prime Minister expresses confidence that the UK and EU can negotiate the terms of withdrawal and future partnership within the two year period outlined in the Treaty.
Prime ministers letter_to_european_council_president_donald_tuskLuxemburger Wort
The Prime Minister notifies the European Council of the UK's intention to withdraw from the European Union and European Atomic Energy Community per Article 50. He emphasizes that the referendum was not a rejection of European values but a vote for national self-determination. The letter outlines four principles for the upcoming negotiations: engaging constructively, putting citizens first, securing a comprehensive agreement on withdrawal and future relations, and providing certainty during the transition. The Prime Minister expresses confidence that a deep and special future partnership respecting both economic and security cooperation can be agreed within the two year period.
The Prime Minister notifies the European Council of the UK's intention to withdraw from the European Union and European Atomic Energy Community in accordance with Article 50. He emphasizes that the UK wants a deep and special future partnership with the EU that includes both economic and security cooperation. The letter outlines four principles for the upcoming negotiations: engaging constructively, putting citizens first, securing a comprehensive agreement, and minimizing disruption. The Prime Minister expresses confidence that a deal can be reached within the two year timeframe set out by the treaty given the unique starting point of close UK-EU alignment and cooperation.
The document discusses the impacts of Brexit on the European Union. It states that Brexit will have widespread effects on both the UK and Europe. Specifically, it will change voting power in the European Council by removing the UK. It also discusses potential impacts such as emboldening Eurosceptic movements, increasing German influence, requiring changes to the EU budget and policies around the euro currency, immigration, and foreign/security policy. Key economic impacts include losses to the EU budget and changes to EU-UK trade relations. Institutional changes involve relocating EU agencies from the UK to other member states.
Brexit has had wide-ranging effects on both the UK and European countries. It has led to long negotiations over trade agreements, border policies, and the redistribution of institutions formerly located in the UK. The transition period aims to smooth the transition by keeping current rules and trade in place until 2021 as new arrangements are determined. Brexit has also impacted EU policies, budgets, defense cooperation and the value of the euro. Overall, it has been a complex process with economic and political consequences for all involved.
This document provides an overview of Brexit and its impacts. It begins with definitions of Brexit and explains that Britain voted to leave the European Union in a 2016 referendum. It then discusses reasons for Brexit, the referendum process, the key events since the vote, and potential impacts. Specifically, it notes that immigration, sovereignty, and economic issues were drivers of the Brexit vote. It also outlines the proposed Brexit deal and why it was rejected by Parliament due to concerns about the Irish border backstop. In addition, it discusses advantages and disadvantages of Britain being in the EU, as well as potential effects on countries like Bangladesh, including trade, currency impacts, and immigration effects.
The document is a slide presentation from the European Commission explaining the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement. It covers the key areas and timeline of negotiations, the priorities and inclusive process, and summarizes the main parts of the Withdrawal Agreement, including establishing common provisions, protecting citizens' rights, addressing separation issues during transition, the financial settlement, and protocols related to Ireland, Gibraltar, and Cyprus. The Agreement aims to ensure an orderly UK withdrawal from the EU on March 29, 2019 and protect the rights of EU and UK citizens.
Ivo Pezzuto - "BREXIT" - THE GLOBAL ANALYST - MARCH 2016 Dr. Ivo Pezzuto
The document discusses the debate around "Brexit", or Britain's potential exit from the European Union. It notes that British Prime Minister David Cameron promised a referendum on EU membership by 2017. Figuring out how Britons will vote is difficult, as there are arguments on both sides. Leaving could allow Britain more independence but also disrupt trade and economic ties. The outcome of the referendum is uncertain and will impact Britain, the EU, and the global economy.
A presentation that I delivered to Sheffield Business and Intellectual Property Centre on Wednesday 6 March 2019. It covers art 50, IP provisions of draft withdrawal agreement and the political declaration, European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2019 and draft statutory instruments together with sources of further information.
The document provides draft guidelines for negotiations with the UK following its notification to withdraw from the EU under Article 50. It outlines the EU's objectives to preserve its interests and those of its members, citizens, and businesses. It establishes core principles, including that negotiations will be conducted as a single package and there can be no "cherry picking". It adopts a phased approach, first settling issues of disentanglement, then identifying an overall understanding on future relations once the UK becomes a third country. Key issues to be addressed in negotiating arrangements for an orderly withdrawal include citizens' rights, business certainty, financial obligations, and the peace process in Ireland.
The document provides an economic update for October 2017. It summarizes the political situation in the EU, noting that proportional representation systems in Europe produce coalitions and more representative governments compared to the UK system. It then discusses the Brexit negotiations, with the EU insisting on a trade-off between market access and sovereignty. The UK government now recognizes it cannot pick and choose aspects of EU membership. The document concludes that assuming the transition period is agreed to, the UK economy should avoid recession until at least 2022, and sterling and growth forecasts are upgraded. However, long term challenges around UK trade deficits and reliance on the EU remain.
Preparing for the withdrawal of the UK from the EUThierry Debels
The withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union has repercussions for citizens, businesses and administrations in both the United Kingdom and the European Union.
These repercussions range from new controls at the EU’s (new) outer border, to the validity of UK-issued licences, certificates and authorisations all the way to new conditions for data
transfers.
The document discusses the UK government's plan to introduce the Great Repeal Bill. The bill will repeal the European Communities Act of 1972 and convert existing EU law into domestic UK law. This will maintain stability as the UK exits the EU. However, some EU laws will need corrections to function properly outside of the EU. The bill will therefore include powers to make secondary legislation to correct issues. It will also implement any withdrawal agreement reached with the EU. Additional bills on customs, immigration, and other policy areas will be introduced separately.
I did a presentation about the problem in UK known as BREXIT in detail and about EUROPEAN UNION. It will be helpful if u want to know about BREXIT and EU a little. Thank you
Negocjacje tzw. Brexitu, czyli wyjścia Wielkiej Brytanii z Unii Europejskiej były nie tylko
jednym z największych wyzwań stojących przed Unią Europejską w 2017 roku. Dla unijnych
instytucji – Rady, Komisji Europejskiej i Parlamentu Europejskiego – okazały się też być kolejną odsłoną gry o pozycję w porządku instytucjonalnym Unii Europejskiej. Wszystkie trzy
instytucje aktywnie w tej grze uczestniczyły, jednak to zaangażowanie Parlamentu Europejskiego było najbardziej zauważalne. Niniejszy artykuł analizuje starania PE by wykorzystać
uruchomienie procedury z art. 50 Traktatu Unii Europejskiej do wzmocnienia swojej pozycji politycznej, poprzez celowo sformułowaną komunikację. Autor chce wykazać, że działania Parlamentu wpisały się tym samym w model konstruktywistyczny. Aktywność Parlamentu
Europejskiego jest poddana analizie także w świetle teorii instytucjonalizmu historycznego,
pozwalającej wyjaśnić motywy specyficznego zachowania PE: regularnie powtarzanych prób
zwiększenia władzy.
Jako że w chwili pisania niniejszego artykułu proces negocjacji „Brexitu” nie był jeszcze
zakończony, autor sugeruje konieczność przeprowadzenia dalszych badań dynamiki międzyinstytucjonalnej. Zebrane do tej pory dowody zdecydowanie sugerują, że proces wychodzenia
Wielkiej Brytanii z Unii Europejskiej może trwale wpłynąć na relację sił między głównymi
instytucjami UE.
The document discusses the economic impact of Brexit on the global economy. It finds that Brexit will negatively impact UK and EU growth in the short-term due to increased uncertainty from the withdrawal process. UK GDP growth is projected to slow from 2.5% to 1.7% in the coming years as investment and consumption weaken. EU growth will also slow but only modestly given the UK's smaller share of EU trade. The impact on other regions is expected to be small.
The idea of creating a guide to the possible implications of Brexit came into being before the date for the Brexit referendum was set and the referendum campaign had begun. Now that the countdown to the June 23 vote is well underway, this has become a much more topical and current issue for everyone in the UK and I think that many more UK businesses are now engaged in active study and planning for Brexit scenarios.
1) The UK's exit from the EU will be a "long goodbye" stretched out over two years or more as triggering Article 50, which begins the exit process, is not expected until late 2017 at the earliest.
2) There are three main options for the UK's future relationship with the EU - remaining in the single market like Norway, having a series of bilateral agreements like Switzerland, or having a trade deal like Canada which took 7 years to negotiate.
3) While some sectors like financial services and technology could relocate some jobs and companies to EU cities like Frankfurt, Paris, and Berlin, the property market impact would be gradual and depend on the economic effects, which analyses estimate could range from a small
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The Brunswick Group conducted an online survey among buy-side investors and sell-side analysts to understand how investors use digital media platforms to research and make an investment decision.
Digital media in this report is defined as social media platforms such as Facebook and LinkedIn, as well as online tools such as search engines.
Brunswick surveyed 150 investor and analysts across North America, Europe, the UK, and Asia between November and December of 2017. Tracking data from previous waves in 2016 and 2015 is included for comparison.
King Salman of Saudi Arabia appointed his 31-year-old son, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, as Crown Prince, breaking with succession norms. This consolidates Prince Mohammed's power over the kingdom's economic reforms and more assertive foreign policy. As defense minister and head of the Public Investment Fund, he is pushing to diversify the economy away from oil and modernize Saudi society. His rapid rise centralizes decision-making and ensures his vision of Saudi Arabia's future will define policies for decades.
OECD's Base Erosion and Profit Shifting ProjectBrunswick Group
The document discusses the OECD's Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) project which will require multinational corporations to disclose tax and financial information on a country-by-country basis. This will increase reputational risk for companies by exposing tax structures and potentially showing some pay little tax relative to their operations. The document advises companies to prepare for these disclosures by assessing risks, engaging stakeholders, gaining executive support, and developing effective messaging to explain their tax practices. Brunswick Group offers services to help companies mitigate risks and protect their reputations surrounding the BEPS tax transparency changes.
The document discusses the changing political environment in Europe regarding foreign investment, particularly from China. Recent actions from the European Commission and some EU member states indicate a desire for stronger policies to review foreign takeovers in strategic industries. While foreign investment is generally welcomed, there are increasing concerns about state-backed Chinese acquisitions and technology transfers. The European Commission may propose rules allowing member states to block foreign investments deemed politically motivated, focusing on key sectors like transportation and technology, but implementing any EU-wide laws will be difficult due to differing national interests.
Brunswick ISMEA Quarterly Newsletter - May 2017 Brunswick Group
The document discusses various topics related to financial technology (FinTech) across different regions including India, Singapore, and the Middle East. In India, the transition towards a less cash economy has opened opportunities for FinTech companies and startups, while also necessitating greater collaboration between new and traditional financial players. RegTech is emerging in Singapore to help automate regulatory compliance. In the Middle East, financial centers like Dubai and Abu Dhabi are establishing FinTech hubs and accelerators to attract startups and develop links to other regions like Asia.
Brunswick Group - ISMEA Newsletter - May 2017Brunswick Group
The document discusses various topics related to financial technology (FinTech) across different regions including India, Singapore, and the Middle East. In India, the transition towards a less cash economy has opened opportunities for FinTech companies and startups, while also necessitating greater collaboration between new and traditional financial players. RegTech is emerging as an important new category focusing on technology solutions for regulatory compliance. In the Middle East, financial centers like Dubai and Abu Dhabi are establishing FinTech hubs and accelerators to attract startups and position themselves as leaders in the industry.
Brunswick Group, an advisory firm, is expanding its operations in Germany by opening an office for its creative agency MerchantCantos in Berlin. MerchantCantos will advise Brunswick's clients in Germany on issues like digitization, branding, and sustainability. The new Berlin office was opened to better serve MerchantCantos' growing client base in Germany by being closer to clients and able to offer integrated advisory and creative solutions. The office opening supports Brunswick's broader advisory capabilities and digital offerings for its clients.
This document summarizes the findings of a study on students' perceptions of the mining industry in the UK and South Africa. The key findings were:
1) Students have a negative perception of mining as dangerous, exploitative and stagnant. They are unaware of the range of professional careers available beyond manual labor jobs.
2) When presented with information about the variety of roles in mining, students' views shifted positively as they were surprised by the opportunities.
3) Mining companies need to better communicate and engage with students early in their careers to attract talent and shift perceptions by highlighting innovation, careers and contributions to society.
Stakeholder management in getting the deal doneBrunswick Group
It is probably a lazy truism that regulatory and political clearance has become the most challenging and unpredictable factor in executing complex, crossborder mergers and acquisitions.
This article originally appeared in DealMakers magazine
France 2017 elections – The left wing primariesBrunswick Group
There is no turning back. Now with a designated champion for the Socialist Party, the five major candidates running for the Presidency are in the starting blocks. Only three of them – Le Pen (far - right), Fillon (right) and Macron (center left), seem capable of making it to the two-person second round. The wild card Mélenchon (far-left) should however not be forgotten, as well as veteran Bayrou (center-right), who has not decided yet whether he will run. Both recent primaries have shown that in France, as elsewhere, the unexpected is likely to become the routine.
Learn more about the five main contenders.
Brunswick Paris office: www.brunswickgroup.com/contact-us/paris/
Perceptions of Chinese businesses going globalBrunswick Group
In 2016, China has surpassed all other countries in cross-border M&A. Yet, this unprecedented level of investment is not without its challenges. Nearly one in ten attempted acquisitions by Chinese companies fail.
In Brunswick’s report, “Deals, Dreams & Doubts,” we go beyond the traditional deal volume and deal value data to understand the perceptions of those with a stake in Chinese outbound investment from Chinese business leaders to opinion elites. We surveyed 1,600 top decision makers in China and three of the top markets for Chinese outbound investment – the United States, the United Kingdom and Germany – to gain an insight into what drives the decision to invest and what impacts the decision to approve or reject investments by Chinese companies.
Infographic - Perceptions of Chinese businesses going globalBrunswick Group
Brunswick surveyed 1,600 top decision makers in China and three of the top markets for Chinese outbound investment – the United States, the United Kingdom and Germany – to gain an insight into what drives the decision to invest and what impacts the decision to approve or reject investments by Chinese companies.
Perceptions of Chinese businesses going global - ChineseBrunswick Group
This document appears to contain statistical data presented in tables with percentages. The data seems to be results from multiple waves of a survey or poll broken into categories. Various percentages ranging from the teens to high 60s are provided across multiple tables without any additional context. The document contains numerous copyright notices but no other explanatory text.
The document discusses the results of interviews with horizon scanners about emerging global trends. Three key points are:
1) Horizon scanners identified automation as the most impactful trend, linking it to a changing workforce, growing wage and education gaps, and increasing economic inequality.
2) Political fragmentation, primarily in Europe, was seen as having mostly negative implications for free trade, technology, and the global economy.
3) Horizon scanners noted social consciousness and corporate responsibility as growing trends as the public demands more accountability from companies.
Investors sharply reduce their post-close valuations of companies that have completed acquisitions when data breaches are revealed.
Brunswick’s third annual data valuation survey also found that investors raise their post-deal valuations for companies that have demonstrated preparation for cybersecurity issues.
The survey results, which reflect the views of 208 buy-side investors and sell-side analysts across the US, UK, Europe, and Asia, offered good news for companies taking steps to address cybersecurity issues.
For more information please contact our Washington DC office:
www.brunswickgroup.com/contact-us/washington-dc/
As the Trump administration has provided a limited framework on cybersecurity issues, opportunities still exist for companies to involve themselves in the formation of this agenda. Companies looking to influence the cyber policy debate should reach out to the administration and influential parties early to participate in this rapidly changing conversation.
Brunswick’s cybersecurity experts provide insight into who the prominent policy influencers are and the likely cyber issues confronting the Trump administration.
Contact our Washington DC office for more information: http://www.brunswickgroup.com/contact-us/washington-dc/
Chinese version of our U.S. Election briefing - Big Issues and Big Stakes
To help companies navigate the unpredictable and unanticipated landscape they now face, Brunswick analyzed the key business-critical issues that are likely to rank high on President-elect Trump’s agenda during his first 100 days in office.
This document provides a summary of key issues likely to be priorities for President-elect Donald Trump's first 100 days in office based on an analysis by Brunswick Group. It finds that Trump will likely work with a Republican-controlled Congress to repeal the Affordable Care Act, lower corporate taxes, reduce financial and environmental regulations, boost oil and gas production, and withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement. However, progress may be slowed by Democratic opposition in the Senate and Trump will need to determine whether to govern as a partisan or seek bipartisan cooperation.
Brunswick China analysis - sixth plenary sessionBrunswick Group
The Sixth Plenum of the 18th Party Congress concluded on Thursday 24 October in Beijing. In this note we look in more detail at the Sixth Plenum and what we can expect in the months ahead.
The Sixth Plenum has traditionally focused on ideology and internal Party issues and this year was no exception. An important outcome from this year’s gathering is that it sets the scene for next year’s 19th Party Congress. The meeting is expected to be held in October or November next year and, based on past precedent, may see five members of the seven person Politburo Standing Committee retire plus a number of the Politburo members. Some of those who rise may succeed Xi Jinping and Li Keqiang and be in office till 2032.
Two important outcomes from this gathering:
1. President Xi Jinping was elevated to “core” leader. The designation is an important signal that President Xi stands above his peers.
2. Two documents were approved focused on discipline of the Party. These included the norms of political life in the Party under current conditions and regulations on intra-Party supervision.
Contact our Asia offices for more information:
Beijing: www.brunswickgroup.com/contact-us/beijing/
Hong Kong: www.brunswickgroup.com/contact-us/hong-kong/
Shanghai: www.brunswickgroup.com/contact-us/shanghai/
Singapore: www.brunswickgroup.com/contact-us/singapore/
Eight years after the global financial crisis triggered a slate of new rules and regulations, a Brunswick Group survey of 2,039 respondents from four countries finds continuing deep skepticism across the globe about the benefits of big banks and the effectiveness of financial regulation.
Key findings:
Eight years post-crisis, anxiety persists
Regulation attractive but not impactful
Desire for smaller, local banks but also multiple services
Uncertain implications of Brexit
El Puerto de Algeciras continúa un año más como el más eficiente del continente europeo y vuelve a situarse en el “top ten” mundial, según el informe The Container Port Performance Index 2023 (CPPI), elaborado por el Banco Mundial y la consultora S&P Global.
El informe CPPI utiliza dos enfoques metodológicos diferentes para calcular la clasificación del índice: uno administrativo o técnico y otro estadístico, basado en análisis factorial (FA). Según los autores, esta dualidad pretende asegurar una clasificación que refleje con precisión el rendimiento real del puerto, a la vez que sea estadísticamente sólida. En esta edición del informe CPPI 2023, se han empleado los mismos enfoques metodológicos y se ha aplicado un método de agregación de clasificaciones para combinar los resultados de ambos enfoques y obtener una clasificación agregada.
Acolyte Episodes review (TV series) The Acolyte. Learn about the influence of the program on the Star Wars world, as well as new characters and story twists.
Here is Gabe Whitley's response to my defamation lawsuit for him calling me a rapist and perjurer in court documents.
You have to read it to believe it, but after you read it, you won't believe it. And I included eight examples of defamatory statements/
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An astonishing, first-of-its-kind, report by the NYT assessing damage in Ukraine. Even if the war ends tomorrow, in many places there will be nothing to go back to.