From a NI perspective, one of the things to look at in EU-UK deal is the commitment to negotiate RoO for goods where preferential treatment is agreed (agri-food mostly). Given how integrated supply chains are in the island, this has implications for NI inputs in RoI exports.
Some important details on the tariff order Trump just signed (1/n) (read this story for all the details: insidetrade.com/daily-news/t...)
Press release just landed from Aix-Marseille University - a true sign of the times
"In a context where some scientists in the US may feel threatened or hindered... our uni is announcing a program welcoming scientists wishing to pursue their work in an environment conducive to... academic freedom"
The Protocol/Windsor Framework recently secured 'democratic consent' from the NI Assembly.
In a final Post-Brexit Governance NI project event, @katyhayward.bsky.social, @billymeloaraujo.bsky.social, Lisa Claire Whitten and I reflect on the debate and discuss 'what next?'
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New Briefing Paper, 'Trade and Devolution' by Lisa Claire Whitten. (Headshot of Lisa).
91% of trade agreements concluded by the UK since 2017 intersect with devolved matters and interests. The overlaps vary significantly and most do not require specific legislative changes in devolved law. This begs questions about the regulatory effect of FTA provisions. citp.ac.uk/publications...
Followed by @thecitp.bsky.social’s and @unistrathclyde.bsky.social’s Dr Gioele Figus and the regional impact of UK FTAs
Kicking off the second panel of the day, @thecitp.bsky.social’s Dr Whitten’s presentation on her on going research on the intersection between UK FTAs and devolution
Prof Emily Lydgate (CITP - Sussex) on UKIMA and agri-food regulation
Followed by Dr Viviane Gravey who examines the UKIMA and the Deposit Return Schemes
Prof Michael Gasiorek kicks off the @thecitp.bsky.social Regional Policy Forum at QUB discussing the Irish Sea Border
Brilliant @thecitp.bsky.social Briefing note authored by Dr Lisa Claire Whitten on the intersection between UK FTAs and devolved matters citp.ac.uk/publications...
An amazing conference today at QUB today featuring some of the most prominent academics and professionals working on rights and equality issues connected to Brexit, all orchestrated by @billymeloaraujo.bsky.social.
Bit cold in Belfast today.
Article 2 of the Windsor Framework: Unpacking Law and Policy Challenges" - a one day conference this Friday 29 November in the Moot Court, School of Law, QUB (MST.02.006). Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/article-2-...
A few days left until the launch of the Queen’s International Economic Law Centre. Join us by registering below: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/inaugurati...
A Trump administration could bring challenges for Northern Ireland’s trade under the Windsor Framework. Potential trade wars, higher tariff gaps between the EU and UK on US imports, and strained EU-UK collaboration could impact Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit trade setup. citp.ac.uk/publications...
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