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Democratic backsliding in the EU & the protection of reproductive rights

February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 by Editor

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Gemma Spinks European leaders are voicing their outrage at the recent repeal of Roe v. Wade in the USA. Yet they are ignoring what is happening within their own Union, with some member states restricting access to abortion in recent years. Can the EU make up its mind when it…

Space needs a major cleanup, and this is what the EU can do about it

February 20, 2023February 20, 2023 by Editor

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by Adrian Glaz Space debris are becoming a major problem for satellites and spacecrafts and there is a lack of regulation to address this issue. The EU, as a responsible space power, should use its strength and form a coalition of the willing aimed at adopting regulation to decrease the…

The UK needs an electoral data revolution to boost turnout and democracy

February 7, 2023February 20, 2023 by Editor

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Toby S. James Professor of Politics and Public Policy, University of East Anglia Paul Bernal Professor in Information Technology Law, University of East Anglia Approximately 18.5 million people did not exercise their right to vote at the 2019 general election – nearly six times the population of Wales. The vast…

Global Britain? Another non-sequitur in the collapsing Brexit Project

February 6, 2023February 6, 2023 by Admin

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Global influence is driven more by actions than by words. Simply declaring the UK open for business, while simultaneously cutting the country off from one of the world’s major trading blocs has severely undermined Britain’s soft power. Britain has always liked to think it has a special place in the…

Six reasons Britain’s impending voter ID law is a bad idea

December 13, 2022January 16, 2023 by Editor

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Toby James, University of East Anglia Under new government rules, voters across Great Britain will be required to show photographic identification before being given their ballot paper at many elections. (Northern Ireland already requires voters to provide photographic ID.) But not everyone thinks this is a good idea. Two cross-party…

Qatar 2022: the world’s most autocratic World Cup venue?

November 18, 2022November 18, 2022 by Pierre Bocquillon

Pierre Bocquillon

Football fans face a moral quandary. Do they avidly follow the World Cup? Or boycott and stay away? The FIFA World Cup is one of the most anticipated sporting events in the world. But it is also being held in a country where serious concerns have been raised about human…

How does the quality of US elections compare globally?

November 8, 2022November 8, 2022 by Pierre Bocquillon

Pierre Bocquillon

Here’s a mini-Vlog lecture briefing by UEA Prof Toby James ahead of the 2022 November mid-terms. Key points: There is a long history of problems with US elections dating back to the foundation of the Republic.The US is middle ranking when compared internationally – and 16th amongst the Americas.Electoral Integrity…

Mercury Prize 2022: what rapper Little Simz’ win says about the UK independent music scene

October 20, 2022February 6, 2023 by Editor

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John Street Emeritus Professor of Politics, School of Politics, Philosophy, Language and Communication Studies, University of East Anglia Speaking after she won the 2022 Mercury Music Prize, Simbiatu Abisola Abiola Ajikawo, aka Little Simz, was clearly honoured to be given the award. It wasn’t about the money (£25,000), or at least it wasn’t…

Coastal erosion is unstoppable – so how do we live with it?

October 12, 2022February 6, 2023 by Editor

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Sophie A. Day Senior Research Associate in Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia Robert James Nicholls Professor of Climate Adaptation, University of East Anglia A record storm surge in 1953 devastated much of eastern England’s coast, prompting prolific investment in concrete sea walls, wooden groynes and other engineered structures designed…

Legendary politics Professor John Street reflects on over 40 years of teaching politics at UEA

September 8, 2022September 8, 2022 by Pierre Bocquillon

Pierre Bocquillon

Our good colleague and legendary politics Professor John Street will be retiring later this month after a career spanning over four decades at UEA. For UEA's latest Politics at the Edge podcast, John sits with Clare Precey, Alan Finlayson and Pierre Bocquillon, to reflect on 42 years of teaching politics,…

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