Ukraine: Russia’s “red line”
Russian military forces are building on the borders of Ukraine once again. What are Russia's intentions and how is the West responding?
New customs rules for trade with the EU
An overview of the changes in trade rules between the UK and EU. It includes information and sources of advice regarding customs, imports and exports.
Military Assistance to Ukraine
UK and Western military assistance to Ukraine has been longstanding, but was increased significantly after 2014 and the Russian annexation of Crimea. Recent events, which have seen the build-up of Russian military forces on Ukraine's borders, have once again thrown a spotlight on the nature of Western support to the country.
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Research Briefing
European security: the outcome of talks with Russia
In mid-January 2022 the US, NATO, OSCE and Russia held a series of talks. Prompted by diplomatic efforts to defuse the Ukraine crisis, the focus of the talks became European security more broadly and Russia's desire to see legally binding security guarantees with respect to its near abroad.
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Research Briefing
Germany: 2021 election and a new coalition government
Germany held a parliamentary election on 26 September 2021. After months of negotiations, a new coalition government was sworn in on 8 December.
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Debate Pack
Russia’s grand strategy
A Backbench Business Committee debate on 'Russia's grand strategy' is scheduled for Thursday 6 January 2022 in the House of Commons chamber.
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Research Briefing
International affairs and defence: Parliamentary debates and statements in the 2021-22 session
This paper provides details and links for ministerial statements, urgent questions and parliamentary debates (from both Houses of Parliament) that cover international affairs and defence.
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Research Briefing
International LGBT+ rights and issues in 2020/21
This page features a series of briefings on LGBT+ rights and issues across regions of the world. We look at what rights and protections are provided for LGBT+ people and report on recent events. We also look at any relevant parliamentary material and at UK Government actions.
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Insight
The UK-EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly
The UK-EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly will bring together representatives of the UK Parliament and European Parliament.
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Debate Pack
Securing a veterinary agreement in the Northern Ireland Protocol
A Westminster Hall debate on securing a veterinary agreement in the Northern Ireland Protocol has been scheduled for Wednesday 15 December 2021, from 2.30-4:00pm. The debate has been initiated by Tony Lloyd MP.
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Debate Pack
British support for Ukrainian membership of NATO
A Westminster Hall debate on British support for Ukrainian membership of NATO has been scheduled for Wednesday 8 December 2021, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate has been initiated by Daniel Kawczynski MP.
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Research Briefing
Pet travel after Brexit
New rules for pet travel came into force on 1 January 2021 after the UK left the EU. This briefing paper sets out the new requirements.
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Debate Pack
Stability and peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina
A Backbench Business Committee debate on ‘Stability and peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina' is scheduled for Thursday 2nd December in the Main Chamber. The debate will be led by Alicia Kearns MP, Sarah Champion MP and Stewart Malcolm McDonald MP.
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Research Briefing
Northern Ireland Protocol: Article 16
What is Article 16 of the Northern Ireland Protocol and how should it work? This paper looks at the reasons why Article 16 might be triggered, what the other party can do to respond if it is, the role of the arbitration panel to settle disputes, whether the TCA can be used to cross-retaliate and can it be terminated, how the EU's infringement process could be used, and in what other areas the EU could withhold cooperation.
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Research Briefing
Belarus/EU migrant crisis
Belarus has been accused of engineering a migrant crisis at its borders with the EU. What is the current situation and what is being done to defuse the crisis?
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