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Georgina Wright

Associate

Georgina was an senior researcher on the Brexit team where she focused on UK engagement and influence in the EU after Brexit. Her research interests include the EU27’s views of Brexit, Franco-British relations and the future of the EU.

Prior to joining the Institute, she was a research associate at Chatham House and has worked for the European Commission and NATO in Brussels. She frequently gives evidence to select committees in the House of Commons and House of Lords.

Georgina read Politics at the University of Edinburgh and holds an MA in EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studies from the College of Europe (Bruges). She speaks English, French and Italian.

16 JUN 2022 Comment

The Northern Ireland Protocol Bill leaves EU little room for manoeuvre

The EU27 know the Northern Ireland protocol needs fixing but the UK’s unilateral approach and unrealistic proposals make that difficult to achieve.

18 DEC 2020 Explainer

UK-EU future relationship: EU preparations

On 31 December 2020, the UK will formally leave the EU’s single market and customs union and will begin trading with the EU on different terms.

28 NOV 2020 Comment

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Time is running out to ratify a UK-EU deal

Ratification of a UK-EU Brexit deal is far from straightforward

10 JAN 2020 Report

Getting Brexit done

The most complicated Brexit tasks lie ahead and many questions about the UK’s departure are still unanswered.

02 JAN 2020 Explainer

Brexit transition period

The Brexit transition is the period in which the UK is no longer a member of the EU but remains a member of the single market and customs union.

13 DEC 2019 Comment

The general election still leaves the EU braced for another year of Brexit uncertainty

Boris Johnson’s majority government paves the way for trade talks with the EU, but the EU are preparing for delay, disagreement a

12 NOV 2019 Comment

The UK’s refusal to appoint a commissioner is a risk for the EU

The UK’s failure to appoint a British commissioner could delay the start of the new European Commission until 1 February.

19 OCT 2019 Comment

The UK requests another Brexit delay – it's now up to the EU to determine the terms

The EU won’t rush to give an answer to the government's request for a further Brexit delay.

11 OCT 2019 Comment

A Brexit breakthrough is possible – but perhaps not in time for the deadline

A Brexit extension is still possible even if the UK and the EU sign off on a deal next week.

11 SEP 2019 Comment

The UK government would be foolish not to appoint an EU commissioner if Brexit is delayed

Failing to nominate an EU commissioner would mean surrendering a useful source of influence and intelligence.

23 AUG 2019 Comment

Boris Johnson’s European tour has not altered the reality of Brexit

Despite the prime minister’s optimism and an enthusiastic reaction from his supporters, Boris Johnson’s European meetings have yet not shifted the ter

20 AUG 2019 Comment

Missing EU meetings could damage the UK’s post-Brexit interests

The UK should make the most of being part of EU institutions while it still can.

02 AUG 2019 Comment

A ‘standstill agreement’ would offer Brexit a way forward – but only if both sides compromise

The prime minister is looking for a way to dump the backstop and avoid a no-deal Brexit.