UKICE Annual Conference: The State of UK EU relations

Catch up on the second panel of the UKICE Annual Conference 2024 with Anand Menon (UK in a Changing Europe), Catherine Barnard (UK in a Changing Europe), Hussein Kassim (University of East Anglia), Sir Julian King (Former EU Commissioner and former UK Ambassador to France)
and João Vale de Almeida (former senior European Union Ambassador)
UK-EU relations are simultaneously in a state of stability and flux. The last eighteen months have seen a significant normalisation of relations, with the UK and EU able to start working constructively on a range of issues. But elections on both sides of the Channel could shake up that dynamic, as could a range of global events such as the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, new waves of migration to Europe, and the forthcoming American elections. The panel will discuss where the UK-EU relationship stands today, and where it could be headed next.

[@Mr.barba97]

The fact that the United Kingdom is still trying to close a deal with a singular nation in the Eu is a bad thing.

[@user-rv6cm4hv4x]

Next time, when the UK will try to have an agreement with the E.U. ROMANIA and BULGARIA will be very careful to veto your position.

[@frankoneill5675]

Catherine Barnard says 'NI is a unique situation but nevertheless the EU was prepared to compromise on its red lines in order to preserve the Good Friday Agreement, so it is possible to see some flexibilities' She follows that by saying the EU has said NI should not be held up as a template for other relations. So why would anyone hold it up as a template for other relations?

[@josephmathew72]

UK students pursuing professional qualifications in fields like medicine and dentistry in Europe are facing significant stress and uncertainty, as their qualifications will no longer be recognized by the UK government after the agreed five-year grace period from 2023. This situation places a heavy burden on students and their families, who make considerable sacrifices amid the current cost of living crisis to support their children's education. While there is ongoing discourse regarding the mutual recognition of EU qualifications in finance and architecture, it is concerning that these discussions overlook other crucial professional qualifications, particularly those in the health sector from Europe.

[@fcassmann]

Out means out. Stay out! 🇪🇺🇳🇱