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The Federal Trust

The Federal Trust

By: The Federal Trust for Education and Research
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The Federal Trust is a research institute studying the interactions between regional, national, European and global levels of government. Founded in 1945 on the initiative of Sir William Beveridge, it has long made a powerful contribution to the study of federalism and federal systems. It has always had a particular interest in the European Union and Britain’s place in it. The Federal Trust has no allegiance to any political party. It is registered as a charity for the purposes of education and research.

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The Federal Trust for Education and Research
Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Brexit Reset or Brexit Betrayal?
    May 21 2025

    Andrew Blick and Brendan Donnelly discuss the announced "reset" of relations between the UK and EU. They conclude that, given the government's self-imposed "red lines" little more could realistically have been achieved. They doubt however whether the changes envisaged can seriously be regarded as a "reset" of EU/UK relations.

    SPEAKERS:

    Andrew Blick is the Director of the Federal Trust. He is Professor of Politics and Contemporary History at King's College London.

    Brendan Donnelly is the former Director of the Federal Trust and a former Conservative MEP.

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    16 mins
  • Brexit doesn’t work, federalism does
    Apr 30 2025

    Andrew Blick and Brendan Donnelly discuss the need for more international national cooperation in face of the environmental and populist challenges facing the whole planet.

    SPEAKERS:

    Andrew Blick is the Director of the Federal Trust. He is Professor of Politics and Contemporary History at King's College London.

    Brendan Donnelly is the former Director of the Federal Trust and a former Conservative MEP.

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    29 mins
  • Can Brexit Survive Trump?
    Mar 18 2025

    Brendan Donnelly and John Stevens discuss the disruptive nature of Donald Trump's first weeks as American President. They argue however that this disruption could have positive consequences for Europe and for the UK.

    SPEAKERS:

    John Stevens is the Chairman of the Federal Trust and a former Conservative MEP.

    Brendan Donnelly is the former Director of the Federal Trust and a former Conservative MEP.

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    19 mins

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