The Long Council
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Recent sessions
25 April 2026

Should the UK join the European Union again, and if so, how?

Britain's economic interests ultimately require close European partnership, and complete isolation from European integration is unsustainable for a trading nation of 67 million facing global economic giants.

25 April 2026

Should the UK join the European Union again, and if so, how?

British re-entry to the EU requires rebuilding trust through sustained practical cooperation before any formal membership discussions, but the fundamental question of whether Britain can genuinely commit to European integration over Atlanti…

25 April 2026

How can Europe significantly reduce depency on the US?

Europe can significantly reduce dependency on the US by systematically building autonomous capabilities in finance, technology, and energy while exploiting its position between competing superpowers.

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