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UK Group Threatens Action over EEA Membership
December 07, 2016
Jim Waterson writes that campaign group British Influence is warning that it may resort to legal action against the UK Government if it seeks to take the country out of the European Economic Area (EEA), a "single market" zone that contains the EU, as part of its Brexit policy without following procedures outlined in the separate EEA agreement.
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ECJ Considers Status of Uber Under EU Law
December 07, 2016
The New York Times reports that the Court of Justice of the EU recently heard a case from Spain regarding whether EU law should classify the ride-sharing technology company Uber as a transportation service, in which case it would be forced to offer a range of employee benefits to drivers, or simply a digital platform to connect drivers and passengers.
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UK Bank Official Seeks Brexit Transition Deal
December 06, 2016
Reuters reports that Bank of England Governor Mark Carney is pushing for the UK Government to arrange a transition deal with the EU that would give British businesses continued access to the EU "single market," and keep them within the jurisdiction of the Court of Justice of the EU, for at least two years after the country exits the bloc.
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Greece Pushes EU to Resettle Migrants
December 06, 2016
In the wake of a fatal fire in a migrant camp on the island of Lesbos, the Greek Government is calling on the European Commission to place pressure on EU member states to speed up their resettlement of migrants from Greek camps under the EU's Emergency Relocation Mechanism.
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Article Highlights Populist Pressure on EU Agenda
December 06, 2016
The Economist has published an article outlining ways in which so-called "populist" politicians, who are skeptical of the benefits of international trade, immigration, and European integration, have decreased the importance of election victories by placing external pressure on EU leaders to pursue their agenda.
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