Perfect Storm: Brexit, Pandemic and the Irish border
Richard Lutz witnesses the unravelling of a right royal British mess.
To Beeb or not to Beeb – and other questions of the week
Richard Lutz rifles through another mess of a week. – and a stormy one too
Rancour
The Left’s arguments for remaining in the EU are anathema to David Cameron and George Osborne. So go make them, urges Steve Beauchampé.
Out of the EU and into EFTA
A majority of voters would prefer the UK to be a member of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) as opposed to the EU, according to a new survey published today by the Bruges Group.
EU plan for 22 billion euro boost for innovation and research
The European Commission has announced a plan to team up with the private sector and national governments to invest 22 billion euros in research over the next seven years.
Croatia joining EU is victory for British vision of a wider Europe – Bennion
Local Lib Dem Euro MP Phil Bennion has welcomed Croatia becoming the EU’s 28th member state this week as a victory for the British vision of a wider Europe.
Should we really be pissing weedkiller?
The Government is being urged to take urgent action on pesticides after laboratory tests found traces of the weed killer glyphosate in the bodies of people across numerous European countries, including Britain.
Total shutdown of Greek ‘BBC’ is unacceptable for an EU democracy – Bennion
The sudden shutdown of all channels of Greece’s national broadcasting company by the Greek government is ‘unacceptable for an EU democracy’, says West Mids and Warks Lib Dem MEP Phil Bennion.
University secures funding to help combat female genital mutilation
Coventry University is set to lead a Europe-wide project which aims to put an end to the illegal practice of female genital mutilation (FGM), after it was awarded funding to continue research into the issue.
March of the beekeepers: Government urged to back pesticide restrictions
The Government must take urgent action to protect declining bee populations by supporting European Commission proposals next Monday
Manufacturing firms set for performance boost through new grant scheme
A new funding scheme for West Midlands SMEs is aiming to award 200 grants over the next two years in a bid to help manufacturing businesses boost their competitiveness.
Birmingham Science Park launches incubation programme for low carbon entrepreneurs
Up to €20,000 will be awarded to selected entrepreneurial companies that participate in the Low Carbon Incubator Programme 2013
Northfield residents exhibit artwork at Ikon Gallery – and in Berlin, Bologna and Castellón
A group of Birmingham residents are to take part in an extraordinary exhibition at Ikon Gallery later this month.
New technology centre to open
A new state-of-the-art centre showcasing the latest technology to enable businesses to enhance their competitiveness is set to be launched at Wolves Uni
How can Britain exit the EU?
The Bruges Group are holding a public meeting in Birmingham next Monday. Entrance is free.
Transatlantic survey reveals NATO has still to convince public that Alliance is essential for their security
The German Marshall Fund has recently released its eleventh Transatlantic Trends survey. It charts US and European public opinion on a range of transatlantic issues, including foreign policy challenges, support for NATO, the economy, and the rise of other world powers.