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The Prime Minister has, in his words, struck a "win-win" deal with the European Union which will begin a "new era" in UK-EU relations, arguing that he's "delivering what the British public voted for last year".The big problem is that, by allowing EU boats access to UK fishing waters until 2038 and agreeing to align with EU food standards, Starmer seems to be ignoring what the British public actually voted for back in 2016.There's no doubt that this is another step moving the UK closer to the bloc - but are we now on a path back into the EU as many suspect Starmer would like? Kamal and Tim are joined by the Telegraph's Europe editor James Crisp, fresh from the summit at Lancaster House, and by Boris Johnson's EU negotiator Lord David Frost.Producers: Lilian FawcettSenior Producer: John CadiganPlanning Editor: Venetia RaineyExecutive Producer: Louisa WellsSocial Media Producer: Robbie NicholsVideo Editor: Andy MackenzieStudio Operator: Meghan SearleEditor: Camilla TomineyOriginal music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has opened a major summit on illegal migration, bringing together officials from over 40 countries at Lancaster House in London.In this episode we hear from The Standard's Chief Political Correspondent Rachael Burford about Labour's strategy to crack down on people smuggling and the role of social media in tackling online exploitation.Plus, as London prepares to open the £2.2 billion Silvertown Tunnel, we hear from Transport for London's David Rowe and The Standard's City Hall and Transport Editor Ross Lydall on what the new river crossing means for commuters, congestion, and tolls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

L'émission 28 minutes du 03/03/2025 La vie, l'amour, la mort : tout n'est qu'une histoire de molécules !Pour expliquer comment nous, être humains, ne sommes initialement qu'une masse de molécules, le chimiste Marcel Hibert opère avec des Apéricubes, des cure-dents et des olives autour d'un mojito. Dans son nouveau livre “La Vie, l'Amour, la Mort. Le Grand Coït moléculaire” (éditions Tana), il s'attache à démontrer que “la vie s'explique par les sept milliards de milliards d'atomes et 270 millions de milliards de milliards de molécules (dont 90 % de molécules d'eau)” qui composent notre corps. Autre mystère qu'il cherche à lever : l'amour. Comment expliquer scientifiquement que deux êtres humains tombent amoureux ? Marcel Hibert évoque une théorie selon laquelle l'être humain choisirait son partenaire en fonction d'un patrimoine génétique différent du sien. “L'amour serait désir, et le désir serait manque selon Platon, mais manque de quoi ?” Marcel Hibert pose une hypothèse : ce manque résulterait d'un sevrage “à l'ocytocine et aux endorphines qui ont imprégné notre cerveau de nourrisson”. Clash Trump-Zelensky : l'Europe condamnée à se défendre sans les Américains ?La guerre en Ukraine est à un tournant majeur. Les dirigeants européens se sont réunis dimanche 2 mars à Londres, alors que les États-Unis semblent abandonner progressivement leurs alliés historiques. Cette réunion succède à la rencontre sans précédent entre le président ukrainien Volodymyr Zelensky et le président américain Donald Trump, avec son vice-président J.D. Vance, qui a donné lieu à une passe d'armes historique devant les caméras du monde entier. “Vous jouez avec la vie de millions de personnes. Vous jouez avec la Troisième Guerre mondiale. [...] Ce que vous faites est très irrespectueux pour ce pays qui vous a soutenu”, a sermonné Donald Trump à son homologue ukrainien dans le bureau Ovale de la Maison Blanche. Après cette dispute, de nombreux pays européens ont réaffirmé leur soutien à l'Ukraine. “Il y a un agresseur : la Russie. Il y a un peuple agressé : l'Ukraine. Nous avons tous eu raison d'aider l'Ukraine et de sanctionner la Russie”, a rappelé Emmanuel Macron sur X. Réunis à Lancaster House, les Européens cherchent désormais à s'accorder sur un plan de paix. Un “moment unique pour la sécurité de l'Europe“ a déclaré le Premier ministre britannique Keir Starmer, en ouvrant la réunion.On en débat avec Théo Verdier, co-directeur de l'Observatoire Europe à la Fondation Jean Jaurès, Florian Louis, historien des relations internationales et Christine Dugoin-Clément, chercheuse à la Chaire Risques de l'IAE Paris-Sorbonne.Enfin, Xavier Mauduit nous raconte l'histoire de la statue du taureau d'Avrigney, vieille de 2 000 ans, qui a été accidentellement brisée par un agent d'entretien au musée des Beaux-Arts de Besançon. Marjorie Adelson revient sur la popularité grandissante de l'Antarctique. Autrefois réservé aux scientifiques et aux aventuriers solitaires, le continent attire de plus en plus de monde, au détriment de la faune locale.28 minutes est le magazine d'actualité d'ARTE, présenté par Élisabeth Quin du lundi au jeudi à 20h05. Renaud Dély est aux commandes de l'émission le vendredi et le samedi. Ce podcast est coproduit par KM et ARTE Radio. Enregistrement 3 mars 2025 Présentation Élisabeth Quin Production KM, ARTE Radio

L'émission 28 minutes du 03/03/2025 Clash Trump-Zelensky : l'Europe condamnée à se défendre sans les Américains ?La guerre en Ukraine est à un tournant majeur. Les dirigeants européens se sont réunis dimanche 2 mars à Londres, alors que les États-Unis semblent abandonner progressivement leurs alliés historiques. Cette réunion succède à la rencontre sans précédent entre le président ukrainien Volodymyr Zelensky et le président américain Donald Trump, avec son vice-président J.D. Vance, qui a donné lieu à une passe d'armes historique devant les caméras du monde entier. “Vous jouez avec la vie de millions de personnes. Vous jouez avec la Troisième Guerre mondiale. [...] Ce que vous faites est très irrespectueux pour ce pays qui vous a soutenu”, a sermonné Donald Trump à son homologue ukrainien dans le bureau Ovale de la Maison Blanche. Après cette dispute, de nombreux pays européens ont réaffirmé leur soutien à l'Ukraine. “Il y a un agresseur : la Russie. Il y a un peuple agressé : l'Ukraine. Nous avons tous eu raison d'aider l'Ukraine et de sanctionner la Russie”, a rappelé Emmanuel Macron sur X. Réunis à Lancaster House, les Européens cherchent désormais à s'accorder sur un plan de paix. Un “moment unique pour la sécurité de l'Europe“ a déclaré le Premier ministre britannique Keir Starmer, en ouvrant la réunion.On en débat avec Théo Verdier, co-directeur de l'Observatoire Europe à la Fondation Jean Jaurès, Florian Louis, historien des relations internationales et Christine Dugoin-Clément, chercheuse à la Chaire Risques de l'IAE Paris-Sorbonne.28 minutes est le magazine d'actualité d'ARTE, présenté par Élisabeth Quin du lundi au jeudi à 20h05. Renaud Dély est aux commandes de l'émission le vendredi et le samedi. Ce podcast est coproduit par KM et ARTE Radio. Enregistrement 3 mars 2025 Présentation Élisabeth Quin Production KM, ARTE Radio

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Tim Ross have their guide to the day ahead in British politics.    Keir Starmer is in Washington today to meet Donald Trump to discuss Ukraine and Europe's long-term security. Tim and Sam assess what Keir's approach might be and what he might actually be able to do. Will he - can he - take Macron's recent approach of flattery and charm, or will he take a firmer line?  Also, ahead of European leaders meeting at Lancaster House on Sunday, Sam and Tim discuss Britain's increased importance on the European stage as America takes a step back.   Plus, Sam and Tim outline what to expect from the rest of the week.    You can send us a WhatsApp on 07511 867 633 or email us: jackandsam@sky.uk  

In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, Jonathan and Jackie share their experiences from a recent trip to England, highlighting the long-awaited return to the country, unique events attended, and the charm of London. The conversation covers the International Churchill Conference and cultural experiences, including visits to historic sites and art exhibitions. They reflect on their dining experiences and the beauty of British culture, providing listeners with travel tips and insights into their journey. Links International Churchill Society International Churchill Conference Articles about our trip so far Monet Exhibition Van Gogh Exhibition Rules Lancaster House Takeaways Traveling to England after a long hiatus is exhilarating. Unique venues like Dartmouth House enhance event experiences. Riding the tube in London is a cherished experience. The International Churchill Conference was a dream come true. Networking at conferences is essential for meaningful connections. Lancaster House offers a glimpse into British history and opulence. Cultural exhibitions, like Monet’s, are must-see attractions. Dining at historic restaurants like Rules is a memorable experience. Planning and booking in advance is crucial for popular attractions. Experiencing London through its art and history enriches travel. Sound Bites “I love the tube!” “The food was amazing!” “It was perfection!” Chapters 00:00 Welcome Back to England 04:28 The International Churchill Conference 10:09 Planning the Trip Together 11:35 Exploring London: Arrival and First Impressions 17:55 Cultural Experiences: Monet and Afternoon Tea 23:54 Dining at Rules: A Taste of Tradition 28:56 High Tea at Fortnum and Mason 59:57 anglotopia-podcast-outro.mp4

In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, Jonathan and Jackie share their experiences from a recent trip to England, highlighting the long-awaited return to the country, unique events attended, and the charm of London. The conversation covers the International Churchill Conference and cultural experiences, including visits to historic sites and art exhibitions. They reflect on their dining experiences and the beauty of British culture, providing listeners with travel tips and insights into their journey. Links International Churchill Society International Churchill Conference Articles about our trip so far Monet Exhibition Van Gogh Exhibition Rules Lancaster House Takeaways Traveling to England after a long hiatus is exhilarating. Unique venues like Dartmouth House enhance event experiences. Riding the tube in London is a cherished experience. The International Churchill Conference was a dream come true. Networking at conferences is essential for meaningful connections. Lancaster House offers a glimpse into British history and opulence. Cultural exhibitions, like Monet's, are must-see attractions. Dining at historic restaurants like Rules is a memorable experience. Planning and booking in advance is crucial for popular attractions. Experiencing London through its art and history enriches travel. Sound Bites "I love the tube!" "The food was amazing!" "It was perfection!" Chapters 00:00 Welcome Back to England 04:28 The International Churchill Conference 10:09 Planning the Trip Together 11:35 Exploring London: Arrival and First Impressions 17:55 Cultural Experiences: Monet and Afternoon Tea 23:54 Dining at Rules: A Taste of Tradition 28:56 High Tea at Fortnum and Mason 59:57 anglotopia-podcast-outro.mp4

Over the last few weeks a series of speeches have described the Russian threat to peace in Europe. On 10 January, Sweden's Civil Defence Minister Carl-Oskar Bohlin asserted that 'there could be war in Sweden'. This warning was reinforced by the Swedish military commander-in-chief, Gen Micael Byden, suggested that Swedes should mentally prepare for this to happen. On 15 January the UK's Defence Secretary, Grant Shapps, told the assembled audience at Lancaster House that a 'pre-war' 'inflection point' had been reached.1 Just two days after that, the Dutch Chair of NATO's Military Committee, Admiral Robert Bauer warned that the era of predictability was over and that NATO needed a 'warfighting transformation' as an all-out war with Russia could happen at any stage in the next twenty years.4 What, you may ask, is going on? The procession of dire warnings have led commentators to ponder whether the UK's fighting age population are ready, willing and mentally prepared for what they may be required to do. This is nothing new. In the early 1900s the ruling upper strata of post-Edwardian society worried that the social and psychological character of the urban working class had made them unfit to fight a major war.5 Of course, the vast majority of the working classes did not flinch in responding to the call to arms during the First World War. Indeed, it was the middle and upper class students at Oxford University who, in 1933, debated and passed, by 275 votes to 153, a motion proposed by Cyril Edwin Mitchinson Joad that 'This House will under no circumstances fight for King and Country'. Whether or not the majority of the current population feels that modern Britain represents their cultural aspirations - and is therefore worth fighting for - is, perhaps, a more prescient concern.6 Regarding the scale of the Russia threat, a study, in 2018, compared the size of its economy with that of the American state of Texas. Texas's economy, with its rapidly growing population, was adjudged the larger. It was noted that Russia's population was shrinking due to low birth rates. 7 That said, the dictum that you need a strong economy to have strong national defence forces does not seem to apply to hybrid-totalitarian states.8 Nevertheless, there comes a point at which war casualties and economic fragility coalesce. A U.S. Intelligence assessment reported that by December 2023 as many as 315,000 Russian soldiers had been killed or injured in the war in Ukraine, and that the losses in that war had set back Russia's military modernisation by 18 years. If correct, should we be that concerned about the likelihood that Russia will attack a recently enlarged NATO in western Europe in the next decade?9 What do Byden, Bauer and Pistorius know that overrides the logic of Lanchester's square law? Perhaps the Americans have told their European friends that when the situation in Ukraine is resolved they will concentrate on Asia and expect the Europeans to defend themselves against a militarily reinvigorated but economically fragile Russia. NATO's defence is predicated on the assumption that each country will spend at least 2% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on defence. After America decided to pivot to Asia, President Barak Obama's administration hoped that its European NATO allies would embrace the idea of 'Smart Defence', where national capabilities and resources were pooled and shared to optimize their effectiveness. This concept appears to have been designed to make up for the absence of some American capabilities in Europe and the Mediterranean.10 Europe's ability to satisfy this desire rested on the character of their leaders and their willingness to spend their fair share of their country's GDP on defence. Unfortunately, Obama had a tendency to assess the leaders of Europe's largest economic and military states by the depth of their experience and their progressive credentials, rather than by their commitment to European security and defence. He tho...

Elon Musk, the visionary behind such notable entities as Tesla and SpaceX, recently expressed a profound prediction about the future of labor: artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to render human jobs obsolete. Despite holding considerable roles across various technology companies, Musk revealed that, in his view, AI has the potential to revolutionize societies in a way no prior force ever has. At an official government event at Lancaster House in the United Kingdom, Musk emphasized the magnitude of what AI could become. He stated, 'For the first time in history, our creations could surpass us in intelligence. This is a pivotal moment that could redefine our roles and responsibilities.' Musk compared the introduction of advanced AI to a seminal event--a ‘no more jobs needed' moment where working could be an individual's choice. While speaking with the British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, Musk painted a picture of the future where work could be purely relegated to the realm of personal fulfillment and not a necessity for survival. With the capacity for AI to undertake any and all tasks, Musk equated this paradigm shift to the genie from mythical tales, with boundless ability to grant wishes. However, he also acknowledged the double-edged nature of this prospect. Will such limitless potential lead to prosperity or possible perils? A key challenge, according to Musk, will be navigating the existential obstacle of maintaining life's meaning in a world where AI handles tasks currently defining human value. Leaning into the future, we might find that significance comes not from what we do, but who we choose to become as individuals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elon Musk declared artificial intelligence “one of the most disruptive forces in history” in a sit down conversation with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak that dove into the dangers and opportunities of AI on Thursday, capping off the UK's inaugural AI Safety Summit.  “AI will be a force for good most likely,” Musk said. “But the probability of it going bad is not zero percent.”  The two men spoke in an interview-style chat from a stage at Lancaster House, a government venue in central London often used for diplomatic purposes, before the conversation was opened up to questions from journalists. The conversation was then posted for streaming on Musk's personal account on X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter that he owns.  Musk was present throughout the two-day event held mainly at Bletchley Park, the headquarters for the Allied Forces codebreaking program during World War II, along with US Vice President Kamala Harris, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and other notable politicians and global tech leaders. Chinese officials were also present at the event.  “I'm glad to see at this point that people are taking AI seriously,” Musk said to Sunak on Thursday. “Thanks for this summit. I think it will go down in history as quite important.”  Musk unpacked several predictions for AI, including a future where no jobs would be necessary and AI companionship would be one of the highest forms of friendship.  In office for just over a year, Sunak has restored some calm to British politics, but also faced challenges over his elite background, having studied at the exclusive Winchester College, Oxford and Stanford universities. Before entering politics, he worked for banks and hedge funds, including Goldman Sachs.  In the first day of his AI event, more than 25 countries and the European Union signed the Bletchley Declaration, agreeing to work together to create a united approach to oversight in efforts to deploy AI technology in a “human-centric, trustworthy and responsible” way, underscoring the “potential for serious, even catastrophic, harm” that many tech leaders have expressed concern over.  Musk and world leaders  Musk's conversation with Sunak is one of numerous chats with world leaders the SpaceX and Tesla CEO has joined in the past few months. It showed his growing influence in geopolitical affairs as well as various technology and industrial sectors.  Musk met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in September, weeks before the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war. Netanyahu met with Musk to discuss artificial intelligence and antisemitism on the Musk-owned social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, at a time Musk was warring with the Anti-Defamation League.  Musk also sat down with French President Emmanuel Macron numerous times in the past year. Other big names that recently made time for Musk in their schedule include Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in June, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in June and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in September.  At the event Thursday, Musk noted that if the AI powerhouses such as the United States and the UK “are aligned on AI safety, that is a good thing.” And he suggested other global powers such as China should also remain involved in discussions.  He compared AI to a magic genie and noted that fairy tales with magic genies that grant wishes “don't end well” and cause people to “be careful what you wish for.”  Musk has increasingly become a fixture in international affairs, making headlines not only for his meetings with heads of state but also for the provision – or lack thereof – of SpaceX's Starlink satellite services in war-torn regions.  Starlink in war zones  The billionaire received backlash this week for pledging to provide aid organizations in Gaza with Starlink satellite service as the besieged strip struggles with internet connectivity. The Israeli Minister of Communications Shlomo Karhi said on X that Hamas “will use it for terrorist activities.”  “Perhaps Musk would be willing to condition it with the release of our abducted babies, sons, daughters, elderly people. All of them! By then, my office will cut any ties with starlink,” Karhi posted.  Musk made the announcement on X after US Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said that “cutting off all communication to a population of 2.2 million is unacceptable.”  “Starlink will support connectivity to internationally recognized aid organizations in Gaza,” Musk said in a post replying to Ocasio-Cortez.  In Walter Isaacson's new biography of the eccentric billionaire titled “Elon Musk,” it was revealed that Musk secretly ordered his engineers not to turn on his company's Starlink satellite communications network near the Crimean coast last year to avoid supporting a Ukrainian sneak attack on the Russian naval fleet.  “There was an emergency request from government authorities to activate Starlink all the way to Sevastopol. The obvious intent being to sink most of the Russian fleet at anchor,” Musk posted on X in September.  Musk's decision, which left Ukrainian officials begging him to turn the satellites on, was driven by an acute fear that Russia would respond to a Ukrainian attack on Crimea with nuclear weapons, a fear driven home by Musk's conversations with senior Russian officials, according to Isaacson.  “If I had agreed to their request, then SpaceX would be explicitly complicit in a major act of war and conflict escalation,” Musk tweeted in September.  Sunak's AI Summit  The billionaire's presence at the UK's summit brought an increased level of media attention to the event that is key to Sunak's hope for global AI regulation.  Sunak and Musk discussed how digital super-intelligence could affect the public and require regulation the same way industries such as aviation and cars require regulation.  “I agree with the vast majority of regulations,” Musk said. “A referee is a good thing.”  At the same time, Musk reiterated his “fairly utopian” belief that AI could create an “age of abundance” with “no shortage of goods and services.” He says AI could lead to a future where “no job is needed” and people enjoy a universal high income. He mentioned a world of AI tutors and companionship for people like his son who has learning disabilities and difficulty making friends.  The next AI safety summits are set to be hosted by Korea and France and are scheduled for 2024.  - by Jennifer Korn, CNNSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Finance ministers of the G7 group of advanced economies have agreed that multinational companies should pay at least 15% in tax. How will the deal be received in the United States, and will it be passed by Congress? And what will the impact be on countries such as Ireland that currently offer firms lower rates of corporation tax? Also in the programme: a judge in California overturns a 32-year ban on assault weapons; and the detained novelist who has redefined Uyghur literature. (Photo: The G7 attendees posed for photos at Lancaster House. Credit: PA Media)

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Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven wealthy industrialized nations gathered Tuesday in London for their first face-to-face meeting in more than two years, with the issue of whether to challenge or coax a surging China high on the agenda.Host nation Britain is keen to show that the rich countries' club still has clout in a fast-changing world, and has warned that the increasingly aggressive stances of Russia, China and Iran pose a challenge to democratic societies and the international rule of law.U.K. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said the meeting "demonstrates diplomacy is back."U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken underscored the United States' re-embrace of its international allies since President Joe Biden replaced his "America-first" predecessor, Donald Trump.Blinken said engaging with China "from a position of strength ... means actually working with allies and partners, not disparaging them.""It means leaning in and engaging in the vast array of multilateral and international organizations because that's where so many of the rules are made. That's where the norms are shaped," he said. "And if we're not leaning in, we know that Beijing is likely to be trying to do so in our place."At the two-day meeting, top diplomats from the U.K., the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan also were to discuss the military coup in Myanmar, the humanitarian crisis in Syria, the Tigray crisis in Ethiopia and the precarious situation in Afghanistan, where U.S. troops and their NATO allies are winding down a two-decade deployment.The U.K. Foreign Office said the group would also discuss "Russia's ongoing malign activity," including Moscow's earlier troop buildup on the border with Ukraine and the imprisonment of opposition politician Alexei Navalny.While the G-7 members likely can agree in broad terms to condemn Navalny's imprisonment or Beijing's repression of the Uyghur minority in Xinjiang, there are differences over how to relate to countries such as China and Russia that will have to be smoothed out in any final communique on Wednesday.Asked what message the group would send to authoritarian regimes, Raab said the G-7 believed "in keeping trade open. We believe in standing up for open societies, for human rights and democracy. We believe in safeguarding and promoting public good."The G-7 ministers will also try to agree on a way to make coronavirus vaccines available around the globe in the long term. But for now, wealthy countries are reluctant to give up precious stocks until they have inoculated their own people.The ministers wore face masks and greeted one another with arm and elbow bumps as they arrived at Lancaster House, a grand former stately home in central London. Plastic screens between participants and on-site coronavirus tests were among measures intended to make the venue COVID-secure.The British government, which holds the G-7 presidency this year, invited the foreign ministers of Australia, India, South Korea and South Africa to join parts of the meeting, including Tuesday evening's formal dinner. The guest list was intended to underline the G-7's support for democracies, as well as the U.K. government's attempts to build stronger ties with Asia in the wake of the country's departure from the European Union.Britain's Conservative-led government hopes the resumption of in-person G-7 meetings — after more than a year of disruption by the coronavirus pandemic — will give the group a jolt of energy and bolster attempts to forge a post-Brexit "Global Britain" role for the U.K.Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to host the other G-7 leaders at a summit in Cornwall, England, in June.Opposition politicians and international aid organizations say the goal of Britain playing a bigger role in world affairs is undermined by the government's decision to slash its foreign aid budget from 0.7% of gross domestic product to 0.5% because of the economic hit from the pandemic.Raab said t...

Entretien avec Alice Pannier, chercheure à l'Ifri, responsable du programme Géopolitique des technologies et auteure de Rivals in arms. La France et la Grande-Bretagne disposent des deux armées les plus importantes en Europe. Elles sont également les seules détentrices de l'arme nucléaire sur le vieux continent. Leur coopération en matière militaire remonte au début du XXe siècle, mais s’est intensifiée au cours des trois dernières décennies et notamment depuis les accords de Lancaster House signés en 2010. Quels sont les contours de cette coopération militaire en bilatérale ? Comment s'imbrique-t-elle dans l'Otan et l'Union européenne ? ► Rivals in arms, de Alice Pannier, publié aux éditions canadiennes McGill-Queens University Press.

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Natasha was born in the Caribbean and was able to explore the region growing up.  But Natasha’s serious travels began when she relocated to the Pacific Islands.  She shares with us how she balances her travel when her spouse can not always join her and talks about relying on her 193 travel crew.   I encourage you to subscribe wherever you listen, Apple Podcast, Google Play, or Spotify and even better if you write a review. Natasha was in Dublin while I was recording in Bangkok.  Please listen in and enjoy.      Thank you to my Patrons…William Schelling, Simen Flotvik Mathisen, Steph Rowe, Adam Hickman, Bisa Myles & Ted Nims. Be the first on your block to sport official Counting Countries apparel!  You can purchase them today on Amazon.      And now, you can listen to Counting Countries on Spotify! And Alexa!   Subscribe on Apple Podcasts today! And write a review! Check out our friend: Large Minority.  They organize international rallies around the world, including Sri Lanka, Cambodia, the Philippines, and the Amazon.  And watch my full-length documentary in Cambodia when I traveled with Large Minority.    More About Jack: Born in: Bogota Passports: Columbia, Hungary, USA Favorite Book: World’s Most Dangerous Places Favorite Film:  The Weeping Camel Favorite Travel App: NomadMania Favorite Food:  Indian  Favorite Airline: Turkish Airlines Favorite Hotel:  My hotel: Lancaster House, Bogota Map: https://nomadmania.com/profile/6461 Blog: www.valijadeapocrifos.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jack.goldstein18   Subscribe on Apple Podcasts today!! About Counting Countries Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who’ve spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Fewer people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter’s Dance, written, performed, and provided by Mundi.  About GlobalGaz Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: Hit The Road: India, 7000 KM To Go, and Photos From Chernobyl.  He is the producer of two travel documentaries: Hit The Road: India and Hit The Road: Cambodia.   Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has traveled so far and keep up with his journey at GlobalGaz.com.   Well…that depends on who you ask!  The United Nations states that there are 193 member states. The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are 226 countries and territories. The Traveler’s Century Club states that there are 329 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands. The Most Traveled Person states that there are 949 unique parts of the world. The Nomad Mania divides the world into 1301 regions.  SISO says there are 3,978 places in the world.   Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way. An analysis of these lists and who is the best traveled by Kolja Spori.   Disclaimer: I will earn a fee if you order from Amazon/Agoda. Or book a trip through G Adventures.  PS  Thanks!      ----- Produced by Simpler Media

Pour détailler le revers de la vieille rivalité des armées franco-britanniques sous son volet de coopération de défense, le Collimateur reçoit aujourd'hui Alice Pannier, associate professor à l'Université Johns Hopkins à Washington, chercheuse associée à l'IFRI où elle publie un récent Focus stratégique intitulé "Complémentarité ou concurrence ? La coopération franco-britannique et l’horizon européen de la défense française". Avec Alexandre Jubelin, elle revient sur les origines de la coopération franco-britannique (3:00), ainsi que le rapprochement militaire par la filière nucléaire au cours des années 1990 et 2000 (10:00), puis la signature et le contenu des traités de Lancaster House (18:00) et ses perspectives inégalement aboutis : forces expéditionnaires conjointes (26:00), programmes de missiles antinavires plutôt concluants (31:00), groupes aéronavals intégrés dans l’impasse (37:00) et programmes aéronautiques SCAF dont la coopération prévue échoue (42:30). Enfin, ils discutent de l’alternative structurelle à la Grande-Bretagne en termes de coopérations militaires, qu’est l’Allemagne (51:00). Extrait audio : Renaud, « It is not because you are », sur l’album Marche à l’ombre (1980).

January 2017 and Theresa May delivers her now infamous Lancaster House speech. But how was it decided what it would say and where it would be said? Mark Mardell dissects whether the speech backed the Prime Minister into a corner by setting out her red lines, or if it was merely the start of the long negotiating process. Email: pm@bbc.co.uk Twitter: @BBCPM

BrexitCentral spoke to Rebecca and Helen from the StandUp4Brexit campaign to find out how they managed to persuade 51 MPs to pledge not to vote for a Chequers style deal.

Stoltenberg a Londra: "La NATO potrebbe non sopravvivere per sempre""Non e' scolpito nella pietra che il Patto Atlantico sopravvivi per sempre. Ma credo che verra' mantenuto" cosi' il Segretario Generale della Nato Jens Stoltenberg ieri, giovedi' 21 giugno, dalla Lancaster House, nell'ambito di una due giorni londinese in cui ha incontrato la premier Theresa May e i funzionari delle Difesa britannica. Un clima nervoso, che precede di poco il summit NATO previsto fra l'11 e il 13 luglio a Bruxelles, uno dei piu' tesi della sua storia soprattutto alla luce delle tensioni con l'amministrazione Trump su politica estera, commercio internazionale, accordo sul clima ed accordo sul nucleare iraniano. In marzo, il Ministro del tesoro USA Steve Mnuchin aveva annunciato come i paesi europei che alzeranno il contributo alla NATO potrebbero essere esentati dai dazi su acciao ed alluminio. Annuncio che suona come un ricatto. La visita di Stoltenberg avviene inoltre in concomitanza con dissapori interni a Downing Street proprio sulla spesa dedicata alla Difesa. Mentre il Segreatiro Nato ha infatti elogiato la Gran Bretagna per essere fra i 5 paesi che rispettano il 2% del PIL dedicato all'alleanza e per l'impegno nei Baltici, in Aghanistan e Iran, Il Financial Times ha appena riportato come Theresa May abbia messo in discussione lo status di potenza militare di prima classe del paese, accusando il suo Ministro Gavin Williamson di mala gestione della Difesa. Dalle colonne del The Times, Williamson sollecita inoltre gli altri paesi europei: "Bene che molti alleati europei stiano aumentando la spesa per la difesa, ma il continente deve prendersi ancora piu' responsabilita' per la propria sicurezza" e continua "Siamo in un momento cruciale della nostra storia, con la Gran Bretagna che sta per uscire dall'UE. Potremmo tronare nell'ombra oppure assumere un ruolo piu' grande all'interno della NATO, comandando piu' operazioni, provvedendo piu' truppe ed essendo piu' presenti in ogni angolo del pianeta". Downing Street smentisce le tensioni, ma restano le divisioni sulla Russia: mentre il Ministero ammonisce come "Mosca si stia preparando per la guerra", May preferisce rimanere ferma sul piano del contrasto alla cyber sicurezza. Lo stesso Stolterberg ha messo in guardia verso "una Russia piu' assertiva, che intimidisce i paesi vicini, creato dissesto nell'Ucraina orientale e tentato di assassinare cittadini britannici a Salisbury". Da Mosca il Ministero della Difesa, in merito alle proprie esercitazioni militari, parla di "risposta simmetrica alle attivita' della NATO presso i propri confini occidentali". Iran: accordo sul nucleare "sotto cure intensive""Gli Stati Uniti si stanno trasformando in 'uno stato canaglia', un fuorilegge che viola continuamente le norme internazionali. Non negozieremo con un paese che sta sabotando tutti gli accordi multilaterali uno dopo l'altro" Cosi' il Ministro degli esteri iraniano Javad Zarif in una nota ufficiale di mercoledi' 20 giugno ripresa dal Teheran Times. Naturalmente in ballo e' l'accordo sul nucleare iraniano del 2015, da cui gli USA sono usciti unilateralmente, cosi' come dal NAFTA, dall'accordo sul clima e da alcuni organismi dell'ONU. Zarif risponde punto su punto alle 12 condizioni dettate da Washington, fra cui il ritiro delle proprie truppe iraniane dal territorio siriano - sebbene presenti su legittima richiesta del governo di Damasco - e la riforma delle politiche interne. E' di queste ore la riunione a Vienna richiesta da Teheran con gli altri partecipanti al JCPOA, che ne hanno ribadito l'adesione. Presenti delegati da Cina, Russia, Francia, Gran Bretagna ed UE. "L'accordo e' sotto cure intensive. Siamo interessati a che gli altri paesi non aderiscano alle sanzioni e che continuino a lavorare con noi. Come, lo decideranno loro" commenta il vice ministro degli esteri Abbas Araghchi, nella speranza di salvare un accordo altrimenti compromesso e da cui l'Iran potrebbe uscire nelle prossime settimane. Promossa anche la formazione di un "Forum regionale del Golfo Persico" col fine di una regione piu' forte, priva di interferenze straniere. Un'alleanza basata sul rispetto della sovranita' e della integrita' territoriale dei paesi interessati. Corea del Sud-Russia: si rafforzano i rapporti bilateraliIl Presidente sudcoreano Moon Jae-in ha iniziato ieri giovedi' 21 giugno una tre giorni di visita di stato in Russia. Obiettivo: un summit bilaterale con l'omologo russo Vladimir Putin e con il Primo Ministro Dmitry Medvedev sulla cooperazione economica fra i due paesi e sugli sforzi comuni per la denuclearizzazione della Corea del Nord e che segue l'incontro al Forum economico Orientale del settembre scorso a Vladivostok. Secondo i funzionari russi, sia Moon che il nordcoreano Kim Jong-Un sono stati invitati al Forum Economico Orientale di quest'anno. Stando alle notizie dell'ultima ora, annunciati accordi di libero commercio fra Mosca e Seoul su servizi,investimenti e turismo per piu' di 30 miliardi di dollari ed un milione di visitatori fra i due stati entro il 2020, "per celebrare i 30 anni dall'inizio dei rapporti diplomatici" ha sottolineato Moon Jae-in di fronte a 280 delegati dei due paesi. L’Austria partecipa a V4Budapest, l’Austria partecipa all’incontro dei quattro paesi del Patto di VisegradSulla questione delle migrazioni, dobbiamo porre l'accento sui temi che ci accomunano, oggi vi sono due questioni di questo tipo: la protezione delle frontiere e la nostra vecchia proposta, secondo la quale hotspot e campi profughi esterni devono essere istituiti non all'interno del territorio dell'Unione europea, ma al di fuori di esso.Per le argomenti su cui non c'è accordo, come la questione delle quote, non vale la pena di forzare la questione.Sebastian Kurz, cancelliere dell'Austria (tedesco): "Ci concentreremo intensamente sul tema della sicurezza durante la nostra presidenza, vogliamo creare un'Unione Europea che protegga, in particolare vogliamo porre una maggiore attenzione alla sicurezza e alla politica di difesa, soprattutto in vista della nostra lotta contro l'immigrazione clandestina, credo che sia importante vedere che non è la distribuzione [dei ruoli] all'interno dell'Unione europea che dovrebbe essere una questione importante, ma piuttosto dovremmo concentrarci sulla protezione delle nostre frontiere esterne insieme. Solo se l'Unione europea sarà in grado di proteggere le sue frontiere esterne, potremo coltivare l'obiettivo di preservare un'Europa senza confini.

Stoltenberg a Londra: "La NATO potrebbe non sopravvivere per sempre""Non e' scolpito nella pietra che il Patto Atlantico sopravvivi per sempre. Ma credo che verra' mantenuto" cosi' il Segretario Generale della Nato Jens Stoltenberg ieri, giovedi' 21 giugno, dalla Lancaster House, nell'ambito di una due giorni londinese in cui ha incontrato la premier Theresa May e i funzionari delle Difesa britannica. Un clima nervoso, che precede di poco il summit NATO previsto fra l'11 e il 13 luglio a Bruxelles, uno dei piu' tesi della sua storia soprattutto alla luce delle tensioni con l'amministrazione Trump su politica estera, commercio internazionale, accordo sul clima ed accordo sul nucleare iraniano. In marzo, il Ministro del tesoro USA Steve Mnuchin aveva annunciato come i paesi europei che alzeranno il contributo alla NATO potrebbero essere esentati dai dazi su acciao ed alluminio. Annuncio che suona come un ricatto. La visita di Stoltenberg avviene inoltre in concomitanza con dissapori interni a Downing Street proprio sulla spesa dedicata alla Difesa. Mentre il Segreatiro Nato ha infatti elogiato la Gran Bretagna per essere fra i 5 paesi che rispettano il 2% del PIL dedicato all'alleanza e per l'impegno nei Baltici, in Aghanistan e Iran, Il Financial Times ha appena riportato come Theresa May abbia messo in discussione lo status di potenza militare di prima classe del paese, accusando il suo Ministro Gavin Williamson di mala gestione della Difesa. Dalle colonne del The Times, Williamson sollecita inoltre gli altri paesi europei: "Bene che molti alleati europei stiano aumentando la spesa per la difesa, ma il continente deve prendersi ancora piu' responsabilita' per la propria sicurezza" e continua "Siamo in un momento cruciale della nostra storia, con la Gran Bretagna che sta per uscire dall'UE. Potremmo tronare nell'ombra oppure assumere un ruolo piu' grande all'interno della NATO, comandando piu' operazioni, provvedendo piu' truppe ed essendo piu' presenti in ogni angolo del pianeta". Downing Street smentisce le tensioni, ma restano le divisioni sulla Russia: mentre il Ministero ammonisce come "Mosca si stia preparando per la guerra", May preferisce rimanere ferma sul piano del contrasto alla cyber sicurezza. Lo stesso Stolterberg ha messo in guardia verso "una Russia piu' assertiva, che intimidisce i paesi vicini, creato dissesto nell'Ucraina orientale e tentato di assassinare cittadini britannici a Salisbury". Da Mosca il Ministero della Difesa, in merito alle proprie esercitazioni militari, parla di "risposta simmetrica alle attivita' della NATO presso i propri confini occidentali". Iran: accordo sul nucleare "sotto cure intensive""Gli Stati Uniti si stanno trasformando in 'uno stato canaglia', un fuorilegge che viola continuamente le norme internazionali. Non negozieremo con un paese che sta sabotando tutti gli accordi multilaterali uno dopo l'altro" Cosi' il Ministro degli esteri iraniano Javad Zarif in una nota ufficiale di mercoledi' 20 giugno ripresa dal Teheran Times. Naturalmente in ballo e' l'accordo sul nucleare iraniano del 2015, da cui gli USA sono usciti unilateralmente, cosi' come dal NAFTA, dall'accordo sul clima e da alcuni organismi dell'ONU. Zarif risponde punto su punto alle 12 condizioni dettate da Washington, fra cui il ritiro delle proprie truppe iraniane dal territorio siriano - sebbene presenti su legittima richiesta del governo di Damasco - e la riforma delle politiche interne. E' di queste ore la riunione a Vienna richiesta da Teheran con gli altri partecipanti al JCPOA, che ne hanno ribadito l'adesione. Presenti delegati da Cina, Russia, Francia, Gran Bretagna ed UE. "L'accordo e' sotto cure intensive. Siamo interessati a che gli altri paesi non aderiscano alle sanzioni e che continuino a lavorare con noi. Come, lo decideranno loro" commenta il vice ministro degli esteri Abbas Araghchi, nella speranza di salvare un accordo altrimenti compromesso e da cui l'Iran potrebbe uscire nelle prossime settimane. Promossa anche la formazione di un "Forum regionale del Golfo Persico" col fine di una regione piu' forte, priva di interferenze straniere. Un'alleanza basata sul rispetto della sovranita' e della integrita' territoriale dei paesi interessati. Corea del Sud-Russia: si rafforzano i rapporti bilateraliIl Presidente sudcoreano Moon Jae-in ha iniziato ieri giovedi' 21 giugno una tre giorni di visita di stato in Russia. Obiettivo: un summit bilaterale con l'omologo russo Vladimir Putin e con il Primo Ministro Dmitry Medvedev sulla cooperazione economica fra i due paesi e sugli sforzi comuni per la denuclearizzazione della Corea del Nord e che segue l'incontro al Forum economico Orientale del settembre scorso a Vladivostok. Secondo i funzionari russi, sia Moon che il nordcoreano Kim Jong-Un sono stati invitati al Forum Economico Orientale di quest'anno. Stando alle notizie dell'ultima ora, annunciati accordi di libero commercio fra Mosca e Seoul su servizi,investimenti e turismo per piu' di 30 miliardi di dollari ed un milione di visitatori fra i due stati entro il 2020, "per celebrare i 30 anni dall'inizio dei rapporti diplomatici" ha sottolineato Moon Jae-in di fronte a 280 delegati dei due paesi. L’Austria partecipa a V4Budapest, l’Austria partecipa all’incontro dei quattro paesi del Patto di VisegradSulla questione delle migrazioni, dobbiamo porre l'accento sui temi che ci accomunano, oggi vi sono due questioni di questo tipo: la protezione delle frontiere e la nostra vecchia proposta, secondo la quale hotspot e campi profughi esterni devono essere istituiti non all'interno del territorio dell'Unione europea, ma al di fuori di esso.Per le argomenti su cui non c'è accordo, come la questione delle quote, non vale la pena di forzare la questione.Sebastian Kurz, cancelliere dell'Austria (tedesco): "Ci concentreremo intensamente sul tema della sicurezza durante la nostra presidenza, vogliamo creare un'Unione Europea che protegga, in particolare vogliamo porre una maggiore attenzione alla sicurezza e alla politica di difesa, soprattutto in vista della nostra lotta contro l'immigrazione clandestina, credo che sia importante vedere che non è la distribuzione [dei ruoli] all'interno dell'Unione europea che dovrebbe essere una questione importante, ma piuttosto dovremmo concentrarci sulla protezione delle nostre frontiere esterne insieme. Solo se l'Unione europea sarà in grado di proteggere le sue frontiere esterne, potremo coltivare l'obiettivo di preservare un'Europa senza confini.

What better way for Open House to celebrate its 25th anniversary, than by talking to Shout About London and our educated listeners. We’re also joined by Totally Thames festival, as they discuss some of their favourites, from the 150 events they have in store for Londoners, this September. 0:56 The boys recap last week's show. 2:20 Review of the week 3:10 Some winners of the Hardens Restaurant Awards  7:50 Last weekend  10:48 This week’s theme and guests  12:20 Rosalind from Open City enters the studio 14:10 What is Open House  16:38 Who goes to Open House  18:15 How the tours work  20:25 How they get the venues involved  21:38 Biggest challenge  22:35 Successes  23:43 Costs, times and dates  25:10 Rosalind's picks of the week 184 Shepherds Bush Road Harmondsworth Medieval Barn in Hillingdon Tump 53 - Nature reserve Mews House Shaftesbury Theatre The Tara Theatre in Richmond Lancaster House   28:40 Social Media    29:07 Recap and intro to Hannah Nicholls Totally Thames  30:22 Hannah's background  31:45 What is Totally Thames and the Thames Festival Trust 32:40 Why don't we use the River much in London 34:47 The beginning of the Festival  37:37 How are the events put together  39:44 Challenges & Successes  42:34 Costs, times and dates  43:32 Hannah’s Totally Thames picks of the month (that are left to come) Brunel Museum and tunnel shaft in Rotherhithe Dixie Queen on the Thames 46:00 Social Media  47:20 A recap of Totally Thames  48:10 The Weekly Shout LAPADA - antiques fair Colourscape Music Festival Rough Runner 51:50 This week’s thankyous and Shout About Social Media You can reach the guests here Twitter: @OpenHouseLondon Instagam: @OpenHouseLondon Facebook: @OpenHouseLondon2017 Web: https://openhouselondon.org.uk/ Twitter:@TotallyThames Instagram:@TotallyThames Facebook:@TotallyThamesUK Web:http://totallythames.org/ YouTube:Totally Thames Venues & events mentioned this week  Hardens  Hippodrome Casino Ozone  Kiln  Cabotte The Bleeding Heart Slim Jims (Angel) The Lighterman  The Curtain Vault Gym  Pembroke Castle Richmix Banqueting House Castle St Angelo BT Tower 10 Downing Street The Shard  The Mudlark in London Bridge London Riviera  More London The Scoop Sing for water  The Tall Ships festival  Future Dust  National poetry library at the south bank centre  Bascule Chamber Tower Bridge The Phoenix Artists Club Rough Runner  Colourscape Music Festival  Brunel Museum and tunnel shaft in Rotherhithe  Dixie Queen on the Thames  184 Shepherds Bush Road  Harmondsworth Medieval Barn in Hillingdon  Tump 53 - Nature reserve  Mews House  Shaftesbury Theatre The Tara Theatre in Richmond  Lancaster House  Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram:          ShoutAboutLondon Facebook:            ShoutAboutLDN Twitter:                ShoutAboutLDN Instagram:           ShoutaboutStuart Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.london http://ShoutAbout.London 

Hard Brexit Hard Brexit, Theresa May sets out her approach to Brexit negotiations in a speech on 17th January at Lancaster House. But what stance will the prime minister take on whether the UK remains in the single market and customs union? What will the impact be when we trigger Article 50 in early 2017? Our guest is Christian Bjärnram, Partner, EBL Miller Rosenfalck Commercial lawyer This edition of Business Connections Live will be a valuable insight into how Brexit will affect SMEs and how they can prepare their business. On this edition of Business Connections Live, Christian will explain: Brexit Triggering of Article 50 When is Brexit How it potentially affects SMEs Contracts Trademark Tax Employees When will the UK leave the EU Learn the business fundamentals on: How Article 50 is triggered When will it have an impact on SMEs How will it impact SMEs  Preparing your SME for Brexit For more great information visit our Guests website or follow them on Social Media. Website:  http://www.millerrosenfalck.com/ Website: http://www.ebl-law.com/ Twitter: @MillerRosenfalc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/miller-rosenfalck-llp Contact Business Connections Live The UK’s Leading Online Business Channel: Visit our Website Follow us on Twitter for the latest news Live Shows on Youtube Mondays Mid-day GMT Follow us on our Google+ page Follow us on our Facebook page You can Email the studio here We are always looking for Industry experts…

20 years ago the European Union embarked on an ambitious project which clearly ranks among its greatest achievements – the creation of the Single Market. The Single Market has brought down barriers to trade and created a level playing field for European businesses and consumers. To mark the 20th anniversary, a series of events took place across the EU. In the UK, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, in cooperation with the European Commission, organised a half-day conference at Lancaster House on 18 October 2012 and published ‘Twenty Years On: The UK and the Future of the Single Market’

20 years ago the European Union embarked on an ambitious project which clearly ranks among its greatest achievements – the creation of the Single Market. The Single Market has brought down barriers to trade and created a level playing field for European businesses and consumers. To mark the 20th anniversary, a series of events took place across the EU. In the UK, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, in cooperation with the European Commission, organised a half-day conference at Lancaster House on 18 October 2012 and published ‘Twenty Years On: The UK and the Future of the Single Market’

20 years ago the European Union embarked on an ambitious project which clearly ranks among its greatest achievements – the creation of the Single Market. The Single Market has brought down barriers to trade and created a level playing field for European businesses and consumers. To mark the 20th anniversary, a series of events took place across the EU. In the UK, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, in cooperation with the European Commission, organised a half-day conference at Lancaster House on 18 October 2012 and published ‘Twenty Years On: The UK and the Future of the Single Market’

20 years ago the European Union embarked on an ambitious project which clearly ranks among its greatest achievements – the creation of the Single Market. The Single Market has brought down barriers to trade and created a level playing field for European businesses and consumers. To mark the 20th anniversary, a series of events took place across the EU. In the UK, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, in cooperation with the European Commission, organised a half-day conference at Lancaster House on 18 October 2012 and published ‘Twenty Years On: The UK and the Future of the Single Market’

20 years ago the European Union embarked on an ambitious project which clearly ranks among its greatest achievements – the creation of the Single Market. The Single Market has brought down barriers to trade and created a level playing field for European businesses and consumers. To mark the 20th anniversary, a series of events took place across the EU. In the UK, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, in cooperation with the European Commission, organised a half-day conference at Lancaster House on 18 October 2012 and published ‘Twenty Years On: The UK and the Future of the Single Market’

20 years ago the European Union embarked on an ambitious project which clearly ranks among its greatest achievements – the creation of the Single Market. The Single Market has brought down barriers to trade and created a level playing field for European businesses and consumers. To mark the 20th anniversary, a series of events took place across the EU. In the UK, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, in cooperation with the European Commission, organised a half-day conference at Lancaster House on 18 October 2012 and published ‘Twenty Years On: The UK and the Future of the Single Market’

20 years ago the European Union embarked on an ambitious project which clearly ranks among its greatest achievements – the creation of the Single Market. The Single Market has brought down barriers to trade and created a level playing field for European businesses and consumers. To mark the 20th anniversary, a series of events took place across the EU. In the UK, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, in cooperation with the European Commission, organised a half-day conference at Lancaster House on 18 October 2012 and published ‘Twenty Years On: The UK and the Future of the Single Market’

20 years ago the European Union embarked on an ambitious project which clearly ranks among its greatest achievements – the creation of the Single Market. The Single Market has brought down barriers to trade and created a level playing field for European businesses and consumers. To mark the 20th anniversary, a series of events took place across the EU. In the UK, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, in cooperation with the European Commission, organised a half-day conference at Lancaster House on 18 October 2012 and published ‘Twenty Years On: The UK and the Future of the Single Market’