Michael Emerson

Michael Emerson is Associate Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS), Brussels.

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PM wrong to hint we’ll quit single market and customs union...

by Michael Emerson | 09.01.2017

Theresa May says she wants an ambitious deal. Leaving single market and customs union would lead to a damaging Brexit.

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How about the Ukraine model?

by Michael Emerson | 16.12.2016

EU deal with Ukraine contains many features that could interest UK: no free movement, but cooperation on foreign policy, crime and science.

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Brexit means tyranny of the majority

by Michael Emerson | 15.11.2016

UK doesn’t require approval by devolved assemblies such as Scotland or a supermajority of voters. It’s time to consider how to abort Brexit.

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What might be conditions for tariff-free trade with EU?

by Michael Emerson | 02.11.2016

Now UK has said in context of Nissan that it wants tariff-free trade, what will EU demand in return?

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What did Nissan get?

by Michael Emerson | 31.10.2016

UK says it told car maker its aim is a tariff free deal. What’s still unclear is what, if anything, it promised if that’s not possible.

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What did Theresa May promise Nissan?

by Michael Emerson | 30.10.2016

It’s hard to see what PM gave that didn’t involve a policy switch without telling MPs or a sweet-heart deal that would breach trade rules.

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Brexit – A Last Testament

by Michael Emerson | 01.06.2016

Consider needs and aspirations of the young in Brexit choice, older voters urged.