The Federal Trust

by The Federal Trust for Education and Research

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 ... 

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Podcast episodes

  • Can Brexit Survive Trump?

    Can Brexit Survive Trump?

    E26
    Mar 18, 2025
    19:04

    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.

  • Is Danger for Ukraine a Danger for Brexit too?

    Is Danger for Ukraine a Danger for Brexit too?

    E25
    Mar 3, 2025
    19:11

    In this episode, John Stevens and Brendan Donnelly discuss the extraordinary dangers and opportunities created for the UK and the EU by the current volatility of American policy-making. 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.

  • A New World Order? Trump vs Europe

    A New World Order? Trump vs Europe

    E24
    Feb 26, 2025
    16:42

    John Stevens and Brendan Donnelly discuss the impact of Donald Trump's first month in power on the security of Europe, and in particular its impact on Germany under the Chancellorship of Friedrich Merz. SPEAKERS John Stevens is the Chair of the Federal Trust and an analyst and commentator on economic affairs. Brendan Donnelly is the former Director of the Federal Trust and a former Conservative MEP. ABOUT THE FEDERAL TRUST The Federal Trust is a research institute studying regional, national, European and global levels of government. 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. Website: https://fedtrust.co.uk/ X: https://x.com/fedtrust Donate on PayPal Support us on Patreon

  • Is Trump the End of Brexit?

    Is Trump the End of Brexit?

    E23
    Feb 5, 2025
    21:16

    John Stevens and Brendan Donnelly mark the fifth anniversary of Brexit by reviewing the arguments of the referendum campaign in 2016. They conclude that the arguments deployed in favour of Brexit have without exception been disproved by events over the past nine years. SPEAKERS John Stevens is the Chair of the Federal Trust and an analyst and commentator on economic affairs. Brendan Donnelly is the former Director of the Federal Trust and a former Conservative MEP.

  • It's official: There was no plan for Brexit

    It's official: There was no plan for Brexit

    E22
    Jan 21, 2025
    18:51

    Brendan Donnelly and John Stevens discuss recent policy developments on Europe from the Conservative Party and Liberal Democrat Party. They also discuss and analyse Labour's approach of trying to work with the EU on defence matters, while hoping to collaborate with the USA on trade issues. SPEAKERS John Stevens is the Chair of the Federal Trust and an analyst and commentator on economic affairs. Brendan Donnelly is the former Director of the Federal Trust and a former Conservative MEP.