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It’s never been used in the history of the EU, but Poland could be about to feel the full force of this powerful mechanism.
The UK’s future trade deals will be subject to EU member state approval.
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It’s likely that a future UK-EU trade deal will be subject to approval by all EU member states and their sub-national parliaments.
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Expect big companies to muscle in on the law-making.
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The rocky relationship between Russia and the West is on a knife edge. But simple dialogue and face-to-face discussions can go a long way to easing tensions.
Disabled campaigners take to the streets of London to demand rights in 1995.
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New research has found the UK parliament is fraught with institutionalised ableism
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Other EU members don’t want a neighbour that ignores air quality standards.
After Brexit, Britain will be on the outside of the European Court of Justice.
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After Brexit, Theresa May says the UK will ‘take back control of our laws’.
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An eco-friendly EU withdrawal is still possible.
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You might be familiar with Article 50, but Article 127 of another European treaty could be as important when it comes to Brexit.
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The government is taking back control of British law with great eagerness. Here’s what to look out for.
The docks at Felixstowe: what does the customs union mean for business?
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The difference between a customs union and a free trade area – explained.
Catching up on the UK news.
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The case of a man stripped of his EU citizenship offers some guidance for emigrants living in legally uncharted territory after the Brexit vote.
On a knife edge. British sport faces uncertain times.
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The European Union has a deep, and maybe unbreakable reach into our sporting life.
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There is debate among lawyers on whether the process for a Brexit, once begun, can be stopped.
An uncertain direction.
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How does the UK go about disentangling itself from EU laws?
For many people around the world, it’s a bit of a mystery.
Can I have some more please?
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The ruling signals part of a wider trend restricting access to welfare for EU migrants.
From the EU to the UN.
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Few would advocate a withdrawal from the United Nations. But international law has a big impact on Britain too.
Or should we?
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Yes, the way the EU makes its laws is complex, but it is done democratically.
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UKIP leader Nigel Farage has attacked the European Arrest Warrant for putting British nationals at risk of extradition. Is he right?