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The Federal Trust is a research institute studying the interactions between regional, national, European and global levels of government. Founded in 1945 on the initiative of Sir William Beveridge, it has long made a powerful contribution to the study of federalism and federal systems. It has always had a particular interest in the European Union and Britain’s place in it.
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VIDEO: Brexit – The Debate Continues
In this new Federal Trust video, Brendan Donnelly and John Stevens review some recent surprising contributions to the Brexit debate. They suggest that the debate on Brexit continues to evolve, even though leading politicians do their best to suppress it. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE or in the player below: [...]
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EVENT: A federal Canada and a federal Europe
30th April 2024 - 5.30pm - 7.00pm Hybrid event Venue: University House Coventry University London Campus 109-117 Middlesex Street London E1 7JF Map REGISTRATION: To attend this event in person, please register on Eventbrite Alternatively, you [...]
VIDEO: Brexit – The Debate Continues
In this new Federal Trust video, Brendan Donnelly and John Stevens review some recent surprising contributions to the Brexit debate. They suggest that the debate on Brexit continues to evolve, even though leading politicians do [...]
Podcast: Brexit – The Debate Continues
In this new Federal Trust video, Brendan Donnelly and John Stevens review some recent surprising contributions to the Brexit debate. They suggest that the debate on Brexit continues to evolve, even though leading politicians do [...]
VIDEO: Brexit – Can Labour bring the UK closer to the EU?
In this video, our Council member John Palmer and Director Brendan Donnelly discuss whether co-operation on defence issues can help an incoming Labour government move closer to the EU on a range of other issues [...]
PODCAST: Brexit – Can Labour bring the UK closer to the EU?
In this podcast, our Council member John Palmer and Director Brendan Donnelly discuss whether co-operation on defence issues can help an incoming Labour government move closer to the EU on a range of other issues [...]
VIDEO: Brexit – Will Reform Destroy the Conservative Party?
Our Director Brendan Donnelly and Chair John Stevens discuss the impact of the Reform Party on British politics. They argue that its threat to the Conservative Party lies in its ability to win over those [...]
PODCAST: Brexit – Will Reform Destroy the Conservative Party?
Our Director Brendan Donnelly and our Chair John Stevens discuss the impact of the Reform Party on British politics. They argue that its threat to the Conservative Party lies in its ability to win over [...]
VIDEO: Brexit – The American Dimension
John Stevens is the Chair of the Federal Trust and an analyst and commentator on economic affairs. John Stevens and Brendan Donnelly discuss the crucial American component of the Brexit debate. Many of those arguing [...]
PODCAST: Brexit – The American Dimension
John Stevens is the Chair of the Federal Trust and an analyst and commentator on economic affairs. John Stevens and Brendan Donnelly discuss the crucial American component of the Brexit debate. Many of those arguing [...]
EU sanctions: New package cracks down on third country businesses evading Russia sanctions
New EU sanctions package crackdown on third country businesses evading Russia sanctions The European Union (EU) adopted a 13th package of sanctions against Russia last month to mark two years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In [...]
