In the light of new waves of the pandemic spreading on the European Continent, the 'controlled optimism' of the most recent Nov. OECD 'base-line' projections is wearing thin, delaying the projected recovery into the second quarter of 2021
The UK will maintain access to the single market with some rule-setting flexibility but the essential ingredients of a successful treaty, trust, shared values and far sighted mutual engagement, do not look promising
Romantic principles have a way of stirring emotion and of nursing frustration, and Mr. Johnson delivered a consummate appeal in the court of public opinion. From dream to reality, wake-up calls are hard to make
Facts do not destroy beliefs; facts may disclaim their assertions strenuously without weakening their thrust…(Marcel Proust). With 'beliefs' fronting for national policy in the Brexit debate, the EU will need to choose its options carefully
As probably thousands of products are aligned on EU requirements and their representative associations have been very active in shaping EU policy, the prospect of free trade agreements outside the European Union is dire
Should old politicians decide when the future of younger generations is at stake…There cannot be a definitive answer to the question...
