Interconnectors, European Electricity and Brexit
Electrical interconnectors could avoid more than 100 million tonnes of UK carbon emissions between now and 2030. Contributing in this respect is the National Grid’s IFA-2 interconnector. The recently powered-up IFA-2 is the product of a £700 million shared investment
De-constructing Modern Democracy
A few months ago, I was on a flight to Washington, D.C., and sitting next to me was a man in his mid-twenties. It was a pleasure talking to him; he has led a very interesting life, having travelled around
A New Chapter for UK Financial Services, and It’s Green!
Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer, grabbed attention on Monday, November 9th when he took to the floor of parliament to announce the new finance plans for the UK. He began by crediting the financial services industry, speaking to a new-found
From “Go Home” Comments To “Go Home” Vans: The Normalisation Of Xenophobia
In this article by Alexandra Bulat Ph.D., a Romanian citizen who has made the UK her home we look at how xenophobia has become very common in the country. Alexandra has completed her university studies in the UK, including a
Brexit Amid COVID-19: Can Britain’s Financial Services Industry Breathe?
As the COVID-19 escalates across the globe, uncertainties remain as to how the financial services industry in the U.K. will endure the pandemic which struck Britain amid the Brexit transition period when crucial regulatory negotiations are underway between Britain and
Is Brexit a Defeat for Europe?
The judgment is out, Brexit is a defeat for Europe and the European project. And for America too. It will weaken the European Union on the international scene and slow down integration. That, at least, is the judgment you find
Why Labour Lost
Last week on Dec. 12, the United Kingdom had potentially its biggest election in British history, deciding the future of the country for at least the next half a century to come. Although the Corbyn-led Labour campaign appeared very generous,
In the name of Populism no longer (so) Sovereign
Populism’s triumphal march in Europe, apparently unstoppable, may be slowed down or even arrested. Impakter Italia’s Stefano Iannaccone identifies a recent shift in populism’s fortunes in an article published on 10 September. This is part of our continuing editorial collaboration
Brexit: Corbyn’s Move on a Second Referendum
Public debate in the UK is currently focused on the Labour Party’s alleged antisemitism, sparked by a BBC Panorama programme which asks ‘Is Labour Anti-Semitic?’ This has considerably weakened the party image and its leader Jeremy Corbyn, causing insufficient attention
Europe’s Darkest Hour: The Danger Comes from the UK and Italy
Updated 10 June. Two political developments threaten Europe: A no-deal Brexit that would certainly hurt the British economy but would also be painful on the continent, and an out-of-control deficit in Italy. Taken separately, Europe could handle the issues. But
European Parliament Elections: The Protagonists
Three politicians stand out in the upcoming European Parliament Elections: Katharina Schulze (Green), Frans Timmermans (Socialist) and Nigel Farage (Brexit). Here is their portrait drawn by Impakter Italia: Katharina Schulze by Alessandro Magini According to the latest polls, the Greens (Grünen) are the
Brexit: The Point of No Return? What Can Be Done
Are we approaching the point of no return with Brexit? And is there anything that can be done? It can’t be proved, but it looks suspiciously like Prime Minister Theresa May is deliberately engineering drama in order to get her “deal” -