Media
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Everything Brussels really thinks about the UK
David Henig writes for Encompass about how Brussels prioritises issues beyond UK relations, with mutual suspicion post-Brexit.
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Perspectives: The EU is not a trade superpower – how to make the best of it
David Henig writes for Borderlex on global trade tensions challenging the EU's effectiveness, requiring honest reflection, institutional reform, prioritised strategies, and stronger, more genuine global partnerships for future stability.
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Perspectives: Resetting EU economic approaches
David Henig writes his column for Borderlex about how protectionism is a bad response to a world where growth happens elsewhere and other powers are rising.
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How the new globalisation affects UK-EU relations
David Henig considers how the UK's relationship with the EU might be impacted by changes in the global order via UK In a Changing Europe.
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Perspectives: Mercosur ratification is a make or break moment for the EU
David Henig writes for Borderlex on how ratifying the EU-Mercosur deal is crucial for EU unity, balanced trade, and global influence, despite nationalist opposition and agricultural concerns.
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Europe must show its trade alternatives are a better model of action than Trump’s
David Henig writes for The Observer on US tariff deals with the EU limiting economic damage but adding uncertainty.
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Why the UK should embrace rule-taking
David Henig argues that the government should embrace a new approach to regulation, aligning with EU rules by default unless there is a compelling reason otherwise via UK In a Changing Europe.
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Perspectives: Sleepwalking is not a trade policy
David Henig writes about how the EU’s trade policy is struggling amid divisions, growing protectionism, and institutional inertia via Borderlex.
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Perspectives: Settling for WTO survival
David Henig writes his column for Borderlex on the unlikely WTO reform until political conditions are more favourable.
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Entering a new phase
David Henig writes about the UK-EU Summit reset relations with modest gains on trade, energy, and mobility via UK Trade & Business Commission.
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Perspectives: EU needs new partnerships to complement FTAs
David Henig writes his column for Borderlex on the EU having to modernise trade policy by integrating FTAs with regulatory initiatives, fostering partnerships, prioritising economic security, and creating frameworks for long-term cooperation and global leadership.
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Perspectives – De minimis: European politicians forget consumers, SMEs
David Henig writes his "Perspectives" column for Borderlex about how de minimis reforms risk harming SMEs, consumers, favoring large EU businesses.