This document has been prepared by the Centre for Cross Border Studies as a contribution to the House of Commons Northern Ireland Affairs Committee’s inquiry into Northern Ireland and the UK’s referendum on EU membership. To access our full response to the Northern Ireland Affairs EU Inquiry , click here.
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CCBS Annual Conference 2016
‘Bordering Between Unions: What Does the UK Referendum on Europe Mean for Us?’ This year’s annual conference was held in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dundalk on Thursday 18th and Friday 19th of February 2016. It facilitated wide-ranging and informed discussions on the likely economic, social and political implications of a UK withdrawal or the possible reforms […]
Read MoreThe possible implications of repealing the Human Rights Act 1998
In October 2014, the Conservative Party published a strategy paper titled ‘Protecting Human Rights in the UK’. In this document, Chris Grayling in his role as Secretary of State for Justice laid out Conservative proposals for reforming the UK’s human rights laws and specifically the repeal of the Human Rights Act 1998.The proposal to scrap […]
Read MoreCentre for Cross Border Studies Contributes to DG Regio Cross-Border Review
The European Union has been investing in cross-border cooperation for 25 years via Interreg, which is funded under the European Territorial Cooperation goal of the ESIF. Through these investments much has been achieved to enhance cooperation and alleviate border obstacles. Despite these developments, it appears clearly from exchanges with border regions and their representatives certain […]
Read MoreCCBS Public Policy Briefing Event at Leinster House, 25th November 2015
On Wednesday 25 November the Centre for Cross Border Studies hosted an information session in Leinster House, sponsored by the Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement. The event was open to all Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas and their staff and was designed to help facilitate the Joint Committee […]
Read MoreCCBS Public Policy Briefing Event at the NI Assembly, 18th November 2015
On Wednesday 18th November, the Centre hosted the first in a series of two Public Policy Briefing Events. Held at Parliament Buildings, Stormont, the event provided an evidence-based briefing of key public policy issues which included: the potential socio-economic and political implications of Brexit; the provision of probation services north and south; and recent developments […]
Read MoreCCBS Submits Evidence to the House of Lords EU Select Committee Inquiry on ‘Visions of EU Reform’
The Centre for Cross Border Studies has today submitted evidence to the House of Lords EU Select Committee Inquiry on EU reform. The inquiry is exploring the vision for the future of the EU that the UK Government is seeking to realise through its current reform proposals, ahead of the referendum on UK membership to […]
Read More2015 Journal of Cross Border Studies in Ireland Available Now
The 2015 Journal of Cross Border Studies in Ireland was launched on 19 November by Head of the EU Commission’s Representation in Ireland, Ms Barbara Nolan. Speaking at the launch in the EU Commission’s Dublin premises, Ms Nolan said, “this Journal pays tribute to the commitment and will of those organisations (and individuals) which have […]
Read MoreOvercoming the Remaining Obstacles to Cross Border Cooperation: Commission Seeks Views from Citizens
The EU Commission Wants Your Views on Obstacles to Cross Border Cooperation. On the occasion of the European Cooperation Day and a week after the celebration of the 25th anniversary of Interreg, the Commissioner for Regional and Urban Policy Ms Corina Cretu launched a public consultation on overcoming obstacles in border regions in Vienna, Austria […]
Read MoreCCBS in attendance at EU Open Days 2015, Brussels
13th European Week of Regions and Cities The Centre for Cross Border Studies had a productive few days attending EU Open Day workshops in Brussels on 13, 14 and 15th October 2015. The Ireland / Northern Ireland Border Region was well represented at the following workshops: SME involvement in European territorial cooperation programmes The role […]
Read MoreExcellent turnout at a discussion event on the implications of a UK exit from the EU for Ireland and Northern Ireland
The potential implications of a UK exit from the EU were the focus of a recent event which took place in Brussels on Tuesday 13th October 2015. The event introduced the possible repercussions for cross-border mobility for citizens, and for business and economic development, including the agricultural sector. Participants stressed the need for an EU […]
Read MoreCCBS Toolkit Essential Reading for INTERREG V and PEACE IV Applicants
Applicants to the INTERREG VA Cross-border Programme for Territorial Co-operation 2014-2020, Northern Ireland, Border Region of Ireland and Western Scotland & PEACE IV EU Programme for Peace and Reconciliation 2014-2020, Northern Ireland and the Border Region of Ireland have been encouraged to use the Impact Assessment Toolkit for Cross-Border Cooperation, developed by the Centre for […]
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