Global consensus on climate action is fragmenting, making it far harder to achieve urgent emissions reductions and to help developing countries invest in clean energy rather than fossil fuels, writes Mike Buckley. Even if the US cannot be relied upon the rest of the world needs to step up both emissions cuts and climate finance. That will mean working with a coalition of the willing.

With Trump in the White House for the next four years and the Western alliance thrown into chaos, now is the time more than ever for Britain and the EU to come around the table and agree workable arrangements for guaranteeing the security of the continent, writes Ben Martill.

Far from detracting from NATO, a UK – EU security agreement would aid EU – NATO coordination, buttress the European contribution to NATO, and aid the overall coordination of the messy institutional landscape of European security, writes Mike Buckley.

The 4 July General Election was a chance for voters to address some of the most pressing issues facing the United Kingdom today, particularly healthcare, immigration, and cost of living, while in Northern Ireland, voters had an additional consideration: Brexit, writes Grace Link.

The UK is, and will continue to be, a large economic and trade partner for the EU sitting on its doorstep. Given tensions to the East, greater alignment with the UK on several fronts would be helpful in the coming years, writes Michael Nicholson, Head of Environmental Policy at the Institute for European Environmental Policy UK (IEEP UK).

Now is the time for private sector companies and other interested parties to contribute to the debate on the future of the UK-EU relationship, writes Andy Tarrant, independent public affairs, public policy and strategic communications adviser and member of the Independent Commission.

A pragmatic, non-ideological approach to a shared problem can only help the EU and the UK to more quickly revive our economies and stand closer in facing the challenges of a potentially unstable world, writes Neil McMillan, an EU government relations professional, an ex-diplomat and public servant based in Brussels.

Mike Buckley, director of the Independent Commission on UK-EU Relations, sets out how the Brexit effect on health and social care can be addressed.

Mike Buckley, director of the Independent Commission on UK-EU Relations, sets out the tangible steps that could improve post-Brexit trade.

Post-Brexit trade between UK and EU is not working – but the Conservative Government stubbornly refuses to act. Sector leaders advocate a range of feasible solutions, some of which the Government could introduce unilaterally in the short term, writes Mike Buckley in the i paper.

The invasion of Ukraine highlighted how closely the UK remains tied to Europe. It's time these two major foreign policy powers started talking to each other again.

Implications following the UK accession to CPTPP. CPTPP wants a close EU-UK partnership in the same way that the UK ought to want an outward looking and strong EU. This approach is positive for all parties in an increasingly interconnected and globalised world economy in need of like minded trade values, economic and geopolitical security, writes Mike Buckley, Director of the Commission.

Grasping the new political dynamics in the Nordics and making the most of the strengths of new defence partnerships together have the potential to show that the UK is very much still part of Europe and serious about an improved TCA, clearing the way for a closer, structured and values based partnership, writes Alex Wright, Commission Research Director.

A cultural exemption should be included in the TCA to remove visa and work permit restrictions on short-term, cultural visits to the EU; replace the burdensome carnet with a more agile system better suited to the temporary movement of small amounts of goods and equipment; and reduce limits on road haulage stops for cultural activities, writes Mike Buckley.

Watch our Director on Bright Blue TV on the subject of whether Brexit is too bureaucratic.

The Government’s intention to unilaterally suspend parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol is fraught with risk for Northern Ireland and the UK. Any necessary changes to the Protocol and Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) should instead be agreed through negotiation and the rebuilding of trust.

Mike Buckley writes on the need for a reasoned debate about where the Brexit deals have left us and what we might want to change when the opportunity arises.

Our co-chair Mike Clancy discussed our work on BBC Politics Live on 2 December 2021.

The prosperity and even the security of our country are menaced; there needs to be a coming together around feasible plans for better deals on mobility, on product safety and standards, on trade in services, on security and much else.

The Independent Commission on UK-EU relations will take evidence from experts and publish its findings ahead of the planned renegotiation of the Brexit trade and co-operation deal with the EU in 2024.