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Jun 28, 2024 | 
research.senedd.wales | Sara Moran |Senedd Research |Welsh Parliament
How does international law fit in to law-making at the Senedd? The original Government of Wales Act 1998 contained international provisions familiar to us in the Government of Wales Act 2006 (GoWA). However, today they apply in a very different context. This article charts their origins in the Senedd’s founding statute to the present day, where international law has replaced EU law as the primary source of external law in the UK.
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Apr 30, 2024 | 
research.senedd.wales | Sara Moran |Senedd Research |Welsh Parliament
The Welsh Government has focused on a different international partner each year since 2021 as part of its international relations strategy. So far, it’s been Germany (2021), Canada (2022) and France (2023). The aim is to celebrate and enhance relations between Wales and these countries through a planned programme of activities and events. 2024 is the year of Wales in India.
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Feb 19, 2024 | 
exbulletin.com | Sara Moran |Claire Thomas |Senedd Research
The Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022 has changed the world. The invasion has caused massive civilian casualties and destruction of infrastructure, forcing almost six million Ukrainians to seek safety and support across Europe. By 13 February, almost 7,500 Ukrainians had come to Wales with the support of the UK and Welsh government. Welsh trade with Ukraine continues at a reduced rate after falling since the invasion began 725 days ago.
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Jan 29, 2024 | 
research.senedd.wales | Sara Moran |Claire Thomas |Senedd Research |Welsh Parliament
The Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022 has changed the world. The invasion has caused massive civilian casualties and destruction of infrastructure, forcing nearly six million Ukrainians to seek safety and support across Europe. By 13 February, almost 7,500 Ukrainians had come to Wales with the support of the UK and Welsh governments. Wales’s trade with Ukraine continues at a reduced scale after falling since the start of the invasion 725 days ago.
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Nov 24, 2023 | 
research.senedd.wales | Sara Moran |Senedd Research |Welsh Parliament
The International Relations Committee inquiry on Wales-Ireland relations wrapped up in October 2023 after hearing from representatives from governments, parliaments and organisations on both sides of the Irish Sea. Wales and Ireland agreed an international bilateral agreement in 2021 called the Ireland-Wales Shared Statement and Joint Action Plan. The Welsh Government lists Ireland as one of its priority relationships in its 2020 International Strategy.
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Oct 31, 2023 | 
research.senedd.wales | Sara Moran |Joe Wilkes |Senedd Research |Welsh Parliament
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The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (“the Act”) became law on 29 June, after a parliamentary process filled with lively debates, major amendments and multiple rounds of ping pong. And while the Bill was subject to a big change when its automatic sunset was removed, it mostly remained intact with a duty to report regularly added.
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Oct 1, 2023 | 
research.senedd.wales | Sara Moran |Helen Jones |Senedd Research |Welsh Parliament
As part of its net zero plans, the EU is changing how it handles imports from carbon-intensive industries. The changes will initially apply to some industries but will eventually apply to all EU imports. The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is the “world’s first” carbon border tax.
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May 22, 2023 | 
research.senedd.wales | Sara Moran |Senedd Research |Welsh Parliament
The Retained EU Law Bill (“REUL Bill”) was significantly amended during Report Stage in the House of Lords, which concluded on 17 May. Changes introduced by the UK Government reflect “a new approach” announced on the 10 May. This article looks at key changes between Report Stage and Third Reading on 22 May. The amendments bring changes to the timeline, including for the Senedd, meaning 2023 will remain a key year for REUL.
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May 19, 2023 | 
research.senedd.wales | Sara Moran |Senedd Research |Welsh Parliament
On Tuesday, it’ll be all hands on deck for the future of maritime cooperation in the North Atlantic. Leaders from Wales, the rest of Europe, and Canada will gather at the Senedd to discuss transatlantic relations, marine renewables and the green economy. The Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR) brings together over 160 regions across 24 EU Member States and beyond. Together, members represent over 200 million people.
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May 11, 2023 | 
research.senedd.wales | Sara Moran |Senedd Research |Welsh Parliament
The Windsor Framework (“the Framework”), which changes parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol (“the Protocol”), marks another significant Brexit milestone. It was announced by the UK Government and the EU at the end of February. The main changes relate to trade, the UK’s internal market, and Northern Ireland’s say in the Protocol. This articles explains what we know so far about its impact in Wales.
