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The article discusses the political crisis in Europe. Topics addressed include geopolitical struggles that surround the region, origin of the European Union (EU), and security threats facing Europe. It also mentions Great Britain's vote to exit the EU, and impact of the dissolution of the EU on the U.S.

The article looks at the dispute between the British government and the European Union (EU) countries in 2021. It mentions an argument between British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and France over fishing licences in the Channel Islands. Also noted is the tendency of neighbouring countries to disagree over various issues such as timber and milk. It cites the opportunity costs of dealing with conflicts between countries.

The article focuses on the possible exit of Great Britain from the European Union (EU), also known as British exit (Brexit), through a referendum on June 23, 2016 and its potential implications to the region. Topics include the economic condition of EU in the first quarter of 2016, the failure of the EU to legitimately serve its members, and how the EU can take advantage of the Brexit by pursuing integration, common institutions, and direct elections of European leaders.

Reports on the introduction of the euro as the common currency of European Union (EU) countries. Setbacks to efforts to achieve unity within the EU; EU citizens' desire to retain their country; Great Britain's relations with the EU; Modes of further integration.

Argues that the pending incorporation of Great Britain to the European Union (EU) would eclipse the socio-economic and political identity of Britain. Implications of the replacement of the national currency after Great Britain's integration into EU; Claims that if Great Britain joins the EU, its citizen would lose their rights to influence the fate of their country.

Discusses arguments for and against the adoption of the European Union (EU) euro currency by Great Britain. Possible referendum in Great Britain on joining the single currency; Inability of separating economic and political consequences of Great Britain's joining the euro; Arguments for a single currency, including lower inflation and superior monetary policy; Arguments against single currency; Fears that joining the euro will lead to the abolition of Britain; Possibility that by joining the euro Great Britain can help lead the EU.

Examines changes in diplomatic operations in Europe, specially Great Britain, in light of increasing globalization and the speed of communications. Changes in the British Foreign Office; Implementation of a common European foreign policy; Sharing of common services with missions of other European Union countries; Coordination between British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his Foreign Secretary.

Discusses the political agenda of the referendum on the disappearance of British tie to the European Union. Two reason for the argument about interest rate to be political and existential argument; Views on the European agenda of the British Prime Minister; Significance of British leader Margaret Thatcher's record on the Single European Act.

Talks about the proposed single currency in Europe and Great Britain's response to the coming choices. Effects of economic integration; Discussion on the Single Market; Options for Great Britain; Challenges for Europe; Benefits from the Economic and Monetary Union.

Compares the major British parties' policies on the European Union. Demythologizing the European exchange rate mechanism; British public's dislike of the single currency; Gordon Brown's redefinition of the British character.

The article presents a lecture by professor Michael Dougan of the University of Liverpool on the European Union (EU) referendum being uploaded to YouTube on June 14, 2016. The lecture sees Dougan tackle the mythology that the Westminster Parliament is not the supreme law-making authority of Great Britain. According to Dougan, he can focus on the claims of the Leave campaign about constitutional and sovereignty issues because that is where his disciplinary skills permit him to focus.

The article discusses Great Britain's Leave campaign, which supports Great Britain's withdrawal from the European Union (EU). Topics include the Leave's lack of a preferred alternative to Great Britain's trading relationship with the EU, Justice Secretary Michael Grove's proposal of a free-trade area from Iceland to Turkey, and Iceland's hesitation to join the EU due to complications with its fisheries policy.

The article discusses the possibility of Great Britain's exit from the European Union (EU) and its impact on banks. Topics discussed include the referendum over Great Britain's EU exit on June 23, 2016, the pressure on banks to reduce costs and strengthening of supervision by banks since the financial crisis.

The article focuses on the issues and concern on the economic impact of the decision of Great Britain the leave its membership from the European Union (EU) following the government's Brexit referendum. Topics include the negotiation on the terms of relationship between Great Britain and EU, the implication on the relationship of Great Britain with other countries such as Germany which shares common destiny with EU, and the call for the redo of the vote by several petition signers.

The article discusses Great Britain's consideration of withdrawing from the European Union (EU). Topics include Great Britain's proposal of variable geometry to signify different groupings within the EU, Britain's decision to opt out of a single currency proposal due to concerns regarding security and foreign policy, and the 1997 Amsterdam treaty focused on promoting international cooperation.

The article discusses Great Britain's voting to leave the European Union (EU) on June 23, 2016. Topics discussed include anti-EU justice secretary Michael Gove's prediction on the consequence for Britain voting to leave the EU and Anglophile former foreign minister of Poland Radek Sikorski's claim that Britain's exit and EU's dissolution would lead to more democracy and dynamism.

The article deals with an agreement between European Council President Donald Tusk and British Prime Minister David Cameron aimed at reforming the European Union (EU). Topics covered include whether the agreement will help Cameron counter those who support Great Britain's exit from the EU also known as Brexit, the lack of compromise on the issue of migration, and the failure of Cameron to convince European leaders to recognize the EU as a multiple-currency region.

Examines the Commission for Africa program which was launched by British Prime Minister Tony Blair, the Group of Eight industrialized countries and the European Union. Challenges in fighting African poverty; Consequences of the lifting of restrictions on the African textile trade; Proposals by British Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown.

Presents an update on European Union (EU) countries as of November 2001. Criticism on the support given by British Prime Minister Tony Blair on the United States' war on terrorism; Actions taken by EU regarding finances following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States.

Deals with the implication of the defined role of Great Britain in the European Union (EU) for the attitude of the British people toward the creation of a European state. Analysis of the speech delivered by British Prime Minister Tony Blair in Warsaw, Poland on October 6, 2000; State of the commitment to a referendum on joining the EU.

Focuses on British Prime Minister Tony Blair's views on British relations with the European Union (EU) in advance of the March 2000 summit meeting in Lisbon, Portugal. European economic reform, and removal of barriers to electronic commerce; Social protection systems; Britain and the European monetary union; Defense policy; Trade regulation.

Informs that senior officials in the United Kingdom (UK) are opposing proposals to transform the Western European Union (WEU) into the defense arm of the European Union (EU). Speech in which British Prime Minister John Major asserted that the move would encumber the WEU; Statements by other British officials including Foreign Secretary Malcolm Rifkind; Sir Dudley Smith, president of the WEU assembly.

The article reports that higher education leaders in Great Britain has warned that the government should not rely on continued access to European Union (EU) research funding if it decides to limit migration from the continent or to exit the grouping. Topics discussed include the planned British referendum on EU membership and the government's renegotiation on immigration rules. The decision of the EU to halt the participation of Switzerland in Horizon 2020 is mentioned.

Discusses the effect of proposed changes to the structure of the European Union on Great Britain. Public reaction to proposed changes; Exchange between Great Britain's prime minister Tony Blair and Conservative leader William Hague over the matter; Details of the changes; Implications of majority voting, rather than unanimity; Examples of disputes within the EU including one over the export of British beef.

Expresses fear that British ministers have underestimated the European Union's (EU) drive to political union and that, with Peter Mandelson gone, they have no strategy to cope. Comparison of Great Britain's government with the government of its European neighbors; Political impact of the launching of the European Union single currency; Consequences of British exclusion.

Focuses on the effort by Great Britain Prime Minister Tony Blair to influence his design for the European Union (EU) at the inter-governmental summit in Amsterdam on June 16th-17th, 1997. The advantages that Blair has in winning over the EU; Great Britain's contemplation of more qualified majority voting in the EU and begrudging consideration of other integrationist moves; The disagreement among European leaders over the so-called Anglo-Saxon economic model.

Discusses Britain's relations with the other nations of the European Union (EU) in light of the EU's worldwide ban on the export of British beef. Britain's non-cooperation with EU policies because of the ban; Role this non-cooperation may play in the EU's June 1996 summit in Florence; The inter-governmental conference (IGC), which is trying to prepare the EU to take in new members; Ways to restore cross-Channel harmony.

Asserts that even if Britain's beef war with the European Union (EU) ends, the consequences for John Major will not. Prospects the summit of heads of European governments, to be held in Florence in June 1996; The burden which lies on Major for having waged the war in the first place; Fury of the so-called Eurosceptics in Britain's Parliament, who doubt Britain's membership in the EU; Chancellor Kenneth Clarke's support for Britain's EU membership.

Focuses on British foreign policy, with emphasis on relations with the European union. Discussion on Britain's influence on countries; Indepth look at Britain's relations with America; British government's adherence to the Social Chapter on employment policy; Discussion about a single currency for Europe.

Discusses the policy of `constructive engagement' set by the Labor government in the United Kingdom with the European Union (EU). Intention to sign up for the social chapter governing employee rights by the government; Appointment of Douglas Henderson as the minister for Europe to counterbalance the appointed foreign secretary Robin Cook.

Assesses the contributions of Great Britain to the European Union (EU). Political pressure on Prime Minister John Major; European integration without full British participation; Underestimation of continental countries' determination to press ahead; Possible loss of national sovereignty.

Presents excerpts of an interview with Gijs de Vries which reflect a growing frustration at Great Britain's political stand regarding the European Union. Attitudes that prevent Britain from making a rational calculation of where its interests lie; Question of Great Britain's lack of understanding and empathy for Germany; Effect of Britain's distance from the European Union on its relations with member countries.

Reports on the relationship between British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his European Union (EU) partners. Speculation that relations will worsen between 1998 and 1999; Listing of events which Blair must attend with his EU partners; Details on Blair's first 12 months in dealings with Europe; What affected Blair's relationship with his EU partners.

Focuses on the options for British Prime Minister Tony Blair regarding Great Britain's role in the shaping of the European Union (EU). Socio-political developments in Europe which have affected EU-related issues; EU's drive for monetary union; Pressure on Blair to declare his EU policies.

Focuses on the British Labour Party's efforts to promote Great Britain's union with the European Union (EU). Left's efforts to destroy the concepts of nation, nationalism, and national identity; Dissolution of British identity; Shortcomings and consequences of the idea of Great Britain's union with the EU.

The author offers opinions on Prime Minister David Cameron of Great Britain. Cameron is criticized for having created what is said to be a dilemma for himself by using his promise of a referendum on Great Britain's membership in the European Union (EU) as a ploy to negotiate concessions in European Union law from other EU countries. The ploy is seen as unlikely to gain concessions while strengthening the position of EU opponents in Great Britain.

The author offers opinions on emigration and immigration law in Great Britain. The country's visa system is criticized for being unfairly and arbitrarily applied to discriminate against middle class tourists while catering to rich foreign visitors. A proposal by Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne to allow Chinese tourists to enter the country through the European Union Schengen passport control zone is seen as hypocritical.