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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T163727
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CREATED:20230605T180559Z
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SUMMARY:Where is Global Britain? Is the UK on the world stage?
DESCRIPTION:WorldWide Wednesday Zoom gathering: Our WWW will examine the human\, economic and political costs of Brexit in a TED-style format\, followed by a Q&A with the three speakers:\n– Cosi Dörfel-Hill\n– Stewart Fleming\n– Nick Hopkinson\nchair:\n– Dirk Hazell
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/where-is-global-britain-is-the-uk-on-the-world-stage/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T163727
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CREATED:20230515T170453Z
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SUMMARY:The Human Cost of #Brexit and its impact on those who exercised EU treaty rights
DESCRIPTION:Cosima Doerfel Hill will be giving an account of the In Limbo project\, https://www.inlimboproject.org\, which has published two books of personal testimonies about the impact of Brexit\, one from EU citizens in the UK and one from British citizens in the EU.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/the-human-cost-of-brexit-and-its-impact-on-those-who-exercised-eu-treaty-rights/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T163727
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T163727
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CREATED:20230523T122647Z
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SUMMARY:Dancing For Ukraine - A Fundraising Event for Swindon's Ukrainian Community
DESCRIPTION:Swindon’s Eurovision Dance Extravaganza \nJourney with us through dances of our continent… Hear the story of these dances… From Ukrainian Cossacks to English Sailors… From Ancient Folk to Electro Balkan! Maybe even try a few steps for yourself!
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/dancing-for-ukraine-a-fundraising-event-for-swindons-ukrainian-community/
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T163727
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T163727
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CREATED:20230510T123500Z
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SUMMARY:Dancing for Ukraine - a Eurovision dance extravaganza!
DESCRIPTION:A community dance project between Ukrainian refugees living in Swindon and local residents. \nSee our Ukrainian community perform national dances\, alongside the local dance team “Dance Europa”. Journey with us through dances of our continent. Hear the story of these dances\, from Ukrainian Cossacks to English sailors\, from Ancient Folk to Electro Balkan. Maybe even try a few steps for yourself! \nThis is a fundraising event for Swindon’s Ukrainian Community – please see Eventbrite page for ticket/donation information:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dancing-for-ukraine-swindons-fundraising-eurovision-dance-extravaganza-tickets-618422848387
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/dancing-for-ukraine-a-eurovision-dance-extravaganza/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T163727
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T163727
DTSTAMP:20260430T163727
CREATED:20230412T182600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T183824Z
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SUMMARY:SORT THE SYSTEM - Lobby for Equal Votes
DESCRIPTION:This Rally for PR organised by Make Votes Matter and the Electoral Reform Society will bring hundreds of people to Westminster on 24 May to demand that our MPs back a change in the voting system – so that everyone has a vote that counts equally. Our political system is out of touch because Parliament doesn’t fairly reflect how we vote. We need Proportional Representation so everyone has a voice that counts. If you want to attend\, sign up at the link below. \n(NB: To prepare for this event\, Action Network are holding an online virtual rally on Zoom on the evening of 18 April – please see separate listing on UK-PEN Key Events Calendar.)
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/sort-the-system-lobby-for-equal-votes/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T163727
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T163727
DTSTAMP:20260430T163727
CREATED:20230420T181556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T181556Z
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SUMMARY:National Rejoin March @ Eurovision
DESCRIPTION:NRM will be meeting up near the Eurovision venue in Liverpool at 2pm\, where we’ll give two audiences of Eurovision (rehearsal show and final live show) – including many Ukrainian people who fled the war – a positive\, friendly\, pro-EU welcome. Wear blue\, bring your flags and placards! We will be showing off our new banner\, giving out flags with “Thank EU for the Music”\, as well as Rejoin EU balloons\, and flyers promoting National Rejoin March II in London. All are welcome\, please come along – let’s make our ‘crew’ as big as we can! More details are on the website – and\, if you can\, please let the organisers know you are planning to be there.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/national-rejoin-march-eurovision/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T163727
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T163727
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CREATED:20230502T113805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T113805Z
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SUMMARY:Building Bridges between UK & Germany
DESCRIPTION:A joint hybrid event with EMUK members\, hosted by East Kent for Europe and Pulse of Europe Würzburg/Germany. PoE-WÜ holds monthly discussion meetings; the May topic is Brexit: What is the actual position\, what would we wish for and how can we improve the situation. \nThe aim is to have positive ideas for intercultural cooperation\, interaction and exchange. The emphasis is on discussion. \nFormat: Three principal groups will be participating: 1. In Person in Würzburg town hall. 2. Online in UK. 3. Online PoE grps in Germany \nThere will be two sections for all groups: \nA: 18-18.50 BST Each group discusses the topic among themselves\, producing a resume or summary of key points.\nB: 19-20.30 BST all groups join hybrid Zoom meeting to share their ideas and discuss the topic.\nJoin us for this different style of event\, across borders. Language is not a barrier\, so please do join us!
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/building-bridges-between-uk-germany/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T163727
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T163727
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CREATED:20230331T214046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T214205Z
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SUMMARY:Julian Priestley Memorial Lecture - "What one generation does\, so the next can undo" by Alastair Campbell
DESCRIPTION:The 5th Annual Julian Priestley Memorial Lecture \n \nJulian Priestley was one of the first generation of British EU Civil Servants\, rising to become its Secretary General from 1997 to 2007. \nAfter his premature death in 2017\, a number of his friends decided that a fitting way to mark his European commitment would be to establish an annual lecture in his honour. This lecture is designed to provide an opportunity for prominent speakers to contribute to the ongoing debate about the European Union in the United Kingdom.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/julian-priestley-memorial-lecture-what-one-generation-does-so-the-next-can-undo/
CATEGORIES:Democracy in peril
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T163727
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T163727
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CREATED:20230501T175405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T175405Z
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SUMMARY:European Thoughts \, Ideas\, Citizens\, Global Placement
DESCRIPTION:At this Worldwide Wednesday Zoom gathering\, Roger Casale and David Henig will be talking about “Europe of the Citizens” and “Why we must defend trade (starting with our neighbours)” – responding to the barriers that have been growing in recent years”. \n\nFor more details and to reserve a free slot to attend this online session\, please click on the link below.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/european-thoughts-ideas-citizens-global-placement/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T163727
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T163727
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CREATED:20230318T100116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230318T100116Z
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SUMMARY:The Failure of Remain - Adam Fagan and Stijn van Kessel
DESCRIPTION:Studies of the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union (“Brexit”) have largely focused on the role of politicians and political parties or the characteristics of Leave and Remain voters. \nThe Failure of Remain offers the first comprehensive study of the UK’s grassroots anti-Brexit movement. Emerging in the weeks and months following the June 2016 referendum\, this movement was the most significant and wide-scale mobilization of proEuropean support that the UK had ever witnessed. \nIn The Failure of Remain\, Adam Fagan and Stijn van Kessel assessed participants’ ideologies\, arguments\, and strategies. Drawing evidence from first-hand interviews\, an original survey of anti-Brexit activists\, and an analysis of their campaign materials\, Fagan and van Kessel conclude that\, while the anti-Brexit movement was successful in mobilizing a large number of pro-European citizens\, its impact was limited by weak links to political elites and institutions\, divisions between organizations and activists\, and the absence of a clear stance on the UK’s relationship with the European Union. \nThe Failure of Remain reveals the difficulties of formulating effective pro-European arguments. What lessons for the future can be gleaned from past experiences? What can be learned for campaigns for an ever-closer relationship with the EU and ultimately to Rejoin it? \nAdam Fagan – Professor of European Politics at King’s College London and senior editor of East European Politics. Stijn van Kessel – Reader (Associate Professor) in European Politics\, School of Politics and International Relations\, Queen Mary University of London.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/the-failure-of-remain-adam-fagan-and-stijn-van-kessel/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T163727
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T163727
DTSTAMP:20260430T163727
CREATED:20230330T161337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T161337Z
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SUMMARY:Brexit in the Celtic fringe
DESCRIPTION:This online webinar hosted by Grassroots for Europe will share information about the state of the pro-EU campaign in Wales\, Scotland and NI\, and explore the issues that are different in the devolved nations from those in England. \nThis will be a ticketed free event at 19:30 via Zoom\, with donations welcome. Registration required – Zoom link will be sent to those registered 24 hours before the event. \nPanellists: \nDavid Clarke: Chair\, European Movement in Scotland\nJackie Jones: Chair\, Wales for Europe\nJane Morrice: Honorary President\, European Movement NI
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/brexit-in-the-celtic-fringe/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T163727
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T163727
DTSTAMP:20260430T163727
CREATED:20230412T190000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T190000Z
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SUMMARY:Get Set To Sort The System!
DESCRIPTION:Sort The System – The Lobby for Equal Votes – will bring hundreds of people to Westminster on 24 May to demand that our MPs back a change in the voting system – so that everyone has a vote that counts equally. \nTo prepare for that\, join us on Zoom for a virtual rally on the evening of 18 April to find out why Sort The System is going to be our biggest opportunity yet to make the case for Proportional Representation. \nHear from senior politicians like Stephen Kinnock\, Tommy Shepherd and Zack Polanski\, and other speakers about why mass lobbies like Sort The System are important – and why now is the time! Together\, they’ll be able to answer any questions you may have about Sort The System and provide advice on how to engage MPs of all parties in a conversation about electoral reform.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/get-set-to-sort-the-system/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T163727
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T163727
DTSTAMP:20260430T163727
CREATED:20230410T151111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T151111Z
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SUMMARY:Labour for a European Future webinar
DESCRIPTION:Richard Corbett will be speaking on how Brexit is impacting the UK\, how public opinion on Brexit and Europe is changing and what this means for the Labour Party and the next election. \nRichard was a longstanding Labour MEP and is the former Labour leader in the European Parliament. \nHe is an authority on developments in the EU and on Labour’s post-Brexit policy.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/labour-for-a-european-future-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T163727
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T163727
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CREATED:20230410T155035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T155035Z
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SUMMARY:Citizens and the Constitution: education and engagement
DESCRIPTION:Do citizens understand – or even care about – how the UK constitution works and the role it plays in making government work for them? If they don’t\, then what can be done to ensure that the constitution and constitutional change has public support and legitimacy? \nIn this event\, we will explore the current state of public understanding of – and interest in – constitutional issues. We will look at good practice for citizen engagement. And we will consider what can be done to cultivate an engaged and empowered citizenry for the future. This event is part of the IfG and Bennett Institute Review of the UK Constitution. \nTo explore these questions\, we have assembled an expert panel including: \nCatherine McKinnell MP\, Chair of the Petitions Committee\nLiz Moorse\, Chief Executive of the Association for Citizenship Teaching\nAlan Renwick\, Professor of Democratic Politics at University College London and Deputy Director of UCL’s Constitution Unit\nTatton Spiller\, Founder of Simple Politics\nThe event will be chaired by Rebecca McKee\, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government. \nThis is a hybrid event; follow the link to the event website to find links to register either for in-person or online attendance.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/citizens-and-the-constitution-education-and-engagement/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T163727
DTSTAMP:20260430T163727
CREATED:20230406T105938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T105938Z
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SUMMARY:How do we get better MPs?
DESCRIPTION:Nearly everyone agrees that our MPs are not up to scratch. But the path to improving the quality of our legislators is unclear. Some point to changing the conditions inside Westminster itself\, while others look to the conditions of becoming an MP\, and who chooses to apply for the job. \nThis event\, the first of the Bylines Network’s Debates for Progress\, will present a few options of how to improve the quality of our legislators. Speaking at the event will be: \nTom Brake\, Director of Unlock Democracy\nTina Bhartwas\, Labour and Co-Operative Councillor for Letchworth North\nJosiah Mortimer\, Chief Reporter at Byline Times\nHarpreet Uppal\, Labour’s Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Huddersfield\nThe event will be chaired by Louise Houghton\, Director of the Bylines Network.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/how-do-we-get-better-mps/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T163727
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CREATED:20230328T120552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T120552Z
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SUMMARY:The 25th Anniversary of the Belfast Good Friday Agreement & the Windsor Framework
DESCRIPTION:The event will be opened by Prof. John Doyle (Vice President for Research at Dublin City University – DCU) and will feature an opening keynote speech by former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern\, leading negotiator for Ireland for the Good Friday Agreement. A panel will be then moderated by Mark Landler (London correspondent of the New York Times) and will feature Prof. Christopher McCrudden (Professor of Human Rights and Equality Law\, Queen’s University Belfast; William W Cook Global Professor of Law\, University of Michigan Law School)\, Dr. Mary Murphy (Senior Lecturer in Politics\, University College Cork)\, and Prof. Federico Fabbrini (Full Professor of EU Law at Dublin City University and Founding Director of the Brexit Institute).
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/the-25th-anniversary-of-the-belfast-good-friday-agreement-the-windsor-framework/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T163727
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T163727
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CREATED:20230225T102120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230225T102120Z
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SUMMARY:Dominic Grieve; Where is the UK going? Why do we need Europe?
DESCRIPTION:The Rt. Hon Dominic Grieve is the former Conservative Attorney General\, Chair of the intelligence and Security Committee and was the champion in Parliament for the Remain cause from 2016 to 2019. He speaks with great clarity and authority on UK and EU matters.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/dominic-grieve-where-is-the-uk-going-why-do-we-need-europe/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T163727
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T163727
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CREATED:20230320T185144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T185144Z
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SUMMARY:After Brexit\, is UK trade policy maturing? with David Henig
DESCRIPTION:Talk by David Henig followed by Q&A. \nDavid Henig is Director of the UK Trade Policy Project. A leading expert on the development of UK Trade Policy post Brexit\, in 2017 he co-founded the UK Trade Forum\, which brings together UK trade policy experts to debate and analyse these issues.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/after-brexit-is-uk-trade-policy-maturing-with-david-henig/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T163727
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CREATED:20230312T134309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230312T134309Z
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SUMMARY:London's European Future
DESCRIPTION:As the UK looks past Brexit towards its future relations with the EU\, what does London want and need from this relationship and how might we get there? \nWe will be joined at the Omnibus Theatre by speakers from the worlds of politics\, business\, the arts and more – including Leonie Cooper\, London Assembly Member for Wandsworth and Merton; Carole Tongue\, former MEP; Charlie Marsh from Young European Movement; university academics\, Isabelle Clark\, a business owner affected by Brexit\, with others to be confirmed. \nAs a participant you’ll be able to question our speakers on their areas of expertise and then contribute your own experience and views during a workshop session to help develop new develop ideas and campaigns.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/londons-european-future/
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CREATED:20230308T173344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T173344Z
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SUMMARY:National Day for Rejoin - Swindon
DESCRIPTION:Swindon for Europe is taking part in National Day for Rejoin with a dance display and rally with Euro disco and open mic on the Parade in the town centre near the Swindon Community Hub and Wilko.\n\nFrom 2 till 3.30 p.m. we intend to perform our show ‘Dance Europa!’ and hold a bit of street Euro disco and open mic\, leaflet (and engage the public if you like or just be there in support…whatever you prefer).\n\nIf there are enough of us\, we might do a short March around the shopping centre. Then we will perform our second set of ‘Dance Europa!’. After that we’ll all go for coffee and cakes in the Hub.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/national-day-for-rejoin-swindon/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T163727
DTSTAMP:20260430T163727
CREATED:20230208T141011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T181723Z
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SUMMARY:Day For Rejoin
DESCRIPTION:After the successful National Rejoin March in October\, the NRM are encouraging all groups in the UK and Europe to host their own events on Saturday 25th March 2023. It can be any kind of event – flag-waving\, a march\, a rally\, a street stall\, a Brexitometer\, whatever is appropriate to your locality and within your resources. The hashtag is #DayForRejoin. For more information and to join in with what is happening in your area\, click on the website. And if there is nothing in your locality\, organise it yourself and encourage other to join you! \nClick on this link to see a list of events already being organised across the UK:\n\nhttps://marchforrejoin.co.uk/nrm-day-for-rejoin\n\n  \nIf you are organising something for that day\, you can fill in a form on the website to let NRM know via this link about your event so it can be added to their map and they can help promote it:   https://marchforrejoin.co.uk/dayforrejoin
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/day-for-rejoin/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T163727
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CREATED:20230318T094640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230318T094640Z
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SUMMARY:Does Brexit mean less cultural diversity and weaker creative industries?
DESCRIPTION:Before Brexit and Covid\, our creative industries contributed over 4% to GDP and over £100 billion to the economy. They were in surplus with the EU and the rest of world. However\, they lost 31% of their turnover in 2020. \nNow\, because the UK has decided not to rejoin the EU Creative Europe programme and refuses freedom of movement\, the end of Brexit transition threatens to destroy touring\, performance\, partnership and exchange possibilities with our European neighbours. The government seems to want to banish Europe as a special locus for cooperation/partnership and cultural influence. Why have organisations like the Creative Industries Federation made so little fuss? \nBrexit has meant that our film industry\, which exported more than any other EU country to the rest of the European continent\, has lost access to the EU MEDIA programme – an integral part of the Creative Europe programme. \nWhere is the lobby to re-join this valuable programme? Are our artists\, performers and film makers afraid of repercussions? During 2020\, arts and cultural networks were told that the government would appreciate more congratulations for the little it was doing for the sector. Has this had a chilling effect on our ability to campaign to re-join Creative Europe? \nA Creator’s Council exists to give voice to creators’ interests\, from actors through to fine artists\, but government doesn’t appear to be listening.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/does-brexit-mean-less-cultural-diversity-and-weaker-creative-industries/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T163727
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CREATED:20230315T195710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T195710Z
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SUMMARY:Economic Impact of Brexit
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FREE\, AND YOU CAN ATTEND EITHER IN PERSON OR ONLINE. More details and Eventbrite ticket links are on the event page \nThere is a widespread view among economists that Brexit has had a substantial negative impact on the UK economy. However\, some economists disagree. This event will bring together economists with different perspectives to discuss the widely publicised estimates by the Centre for European Reform\, the OBR and others including the BriefingsforBritain website\, and to see what common ground if any\, exists on what we know about the economic impacts of Brexit to date.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/economic-impact-of-brexit/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T163727
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CREATED:20230322T190851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T190851Z
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SUMMARY:Street Stall
DESCRIPTION:European Movement Waltham Forest campaigning event
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/street-stall/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T163727
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CREATED:20230311T165759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230311T165759Z
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SUMMARY:Q and A WITH PATIENCE WHEATCROFT AND DOMINIC GRIEVE
DESCRIPTION:The choice of new Chair for EMUK is an opportunity to set the direction of the European Movement\, and so this is a very important election.\nWhat sort of Chair do we want and what do we want this Chair to achieve? What are the key aspects to this role? \nYou may still be undecided\, may have further questions not covered in the hustings or may want further details to help you decide. Patience is more than keen to engage with the members and of course with the organisation itself. This will be a good opportunity for her to meet members\, and for members to learn about her in a more relaxed atmosphere than the hustings.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/q-and-a-with-patience-wheatcroft-and-dominic-grieve/
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SUMMARY:Future UK-EU Relations – is there any hope?
DESCRIPTION:A virtual meeting including Q&A with David Henig and Alex Andreou\, discussing the latest developments in our relations with our EU neighbours. . \nOnce again Brexit is at the forefront of public debate. Does the Windsor Protocol mean the Tories have ‘got Brexit done’ or is it a first tentative step towards undoing it? What can we make of the recent cross-party summit allegedly designed to “make Brexit work“? What about the chaotic Retained EU Law Bill\, a rolling juggernaut which the current PM is too weak to stop? \nAgainst all the uncertainty\, opinion polls are starting to show a significant majority not only regretting Brexit but also favouring the principle of rejoining. Yet politicians on both sides lag behind public opinion. Where is a possible landing point to solve the interminable problems that Brexit has caused\, given that politicians on both sides have ruled out rejoining the Single Market\, at least for the time being? Is there room for any hope? \nWe are pleased to welcome two expert speakers from different but complementary backgrounds\, who will most certainly give us a lot to think about\, and are happy to answer questions from the audience Speaker profiles are on the event page.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/future-uk-eu-relations-is-there-any-hope/
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SUMMARY:The Effects of Brexit on Women in the United Kingdom
DESCRIPTION:Much has been discussed about the wide-ranging consequences of the UK’s departure from the European Union\, especially in terms of the economy and mobility. However\, very little has been said about the social consequences particularly for women and their status in society and in the employment market. This topic is now being widely discussed in view of the government’s determination to push through as quickly as possible the Retained EU Law bill which will remove the legislation still in force from the period when Britain was a member of the EU\, much of which refers to social issues. \nThe Anglo-German Society\, Dortmund \, in association with Leeds For Europe\, would like to invite you to a Zoom talk by Ms Amanda Nanhoo-Robinson\, an experienced British barrister\, who will give an overview of the situation of women in Britain today and how the REUL Bill would affect their status in British society in the future. There will also be ample time for questions. To attend the event\, please join via the Zoom link below at the stated time\, using the Meeting ID 831 8848 5587 and the Passcode 646441
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/the-effects-of-brexit-on-women-in-the-united-kingdom/
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SUMMARY:Webinar Discussion: Europe and the War in Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:How have the EU and the UK responded to this crisis and what does it mean for their current/future defence co-operation? Will it propel a European defence union? Join us to discuss these and other foreign and security policy issues with expert speakers Juliet Kaarbo\, Christos Katsioulis and Stephen Gethins. \nThis keynote debate will be chaired by EMiS executive member and former EU Correspondent David Gow. \nPlease register to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/webinar-discussion-europe-and-the-war-in-ukraine/
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SUMMARY:Alexandra Hall Hall\, Brexit and UK Foreign Policy
DESCRIPTION:Alexandra Hall Hall was was British ambassador to Georgia from 2013 to 2016. She served as Brexit Counsellor at the British Embassy\, Washington\, from 2018 to December 2019. Lead envoy for Brexit in the British Embassy in Washington\, she resigned in December 2019\, saying she was dismayed at Brexit “half-truths” and the “not totally honest” messages delivered to citizens. \n  \nEvent can be viewed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTX8ge2emFs and the Q&A on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IccjOCt_Q3E&t=45s
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/alexandra-hall-hall-brexit-and-uk-foreign-policy/
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SUMMARY:Katy Hayward: Why the Northern Ireland Protocol is a Great British concern (and not for the reasons you think)
DESCRIPTION:Katy Hayward\, Professor of Political Sociology\, Queen’s University Belfast will discuss the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland that was signed as part of the UK-EU withdrawal Agreement in 2019 and was intended to resolve the particular difficulties for Northern Ireland arising from Brexit. But instead of clearing Northern Ireland from the UK and EU’s post-Brexit radars\, the debate around the Protocol has been central to tensions between them ever since. Katy will look at the Protocol from a slightly different perspective\, drawing on close monitoring of the Protocol’s development and implementation. She will show why the Protocol should be a concern to the public in Great Britain because of what it seeks to protect\, because of the way it has been handled\, and because what happens to it in future – for good or ill – will have implications for the whole of the United Kingdom.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/katy-hayward-why-the-northern-ireland-protocol-is-a-great-british-concern-and-not-for-the-reasons-you-think-2/
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