Stephen Booth: Merkel’s departure is Macron’s opportunity – an opening for his dreams of an even closer Union

And if Germany’s Greens are in government after the federal election, they will be inclined to help him.

Stephen Booth: The Integrated Review marks a further step towards the wider world and away from the European Union

Due to internal tensions, the Union can lack coherence and focus, often particularly evident in its efforts to implement a collective foreign policy.

Stephen Booth: Opportunities for an agile, creative Britain from Brexit – as spelt out by former Remainers

Lidington writes that “the UK has the potential to be world-leading in areas such as fintech, life sciences, artificial intelligence and genetic modification”.

Stephen Booth: The challenges awaiting Lord Frost, who will take charge of Europe policy, and joins the Cabinet on Monday

One would suspect that the Government’s primary objective will be to stabilise and bed down the new relationship with Brussels.

Stephen Booth: The main benefits of joining this Pacific trade partnership would be strategic

Future deals will be important but they should be viewed as a means to an end rather than an end in of themselves

Stephen Booth: Now our own Government says it may trigger Article 16 in Northern Ireland. Is the move a bluff? Or is it for real?

The EU’s missteps over the last week have provided an excellent opportunity to seek changes to the Protocol that might provide for a more durable settlement.

Stephen Booth: This Agreement delivers both the UK and the EU’s main objectives. It gives us freedom – which comes at a price.

The first of a new series of pieces by Policy Exchange for ConservativeHome looking at the various issues that arise from the Brexit trade deal.

Stephen Booth: The Northern Ireland Protocol deal – an improvement on what the EU envisaged a year ago

What implications are there for the wider trade relationship? On the one hand, it builds goodwill. Equally, it reduces the political cost of No Deal.

Stephen Booth: Agreeing to disagree on the trickiest parts of the UK-EU deal may be the best way forward. For now.

Creating temporary arrangements around fishing and other areas may not be ideal, but it is a better option than the prospect of no deal.

Stephen Booth: Brexit-related concerns about a Biden presidency are overblown. The reality is more nuanced.

From wanting to tackle climate change, to striving for greater security cooperation, the PM and US president share many of the same goals.

Stephen Booth: The Brexit trade talks, the romance and realities of fishing, and its crucial importance for Scotland

Macron has been steadfast in his belief that the EU should stand firm on access to UK waters. He may be forced to compromise, however.

Stephen Booth: As the Brexit deadline nears, the UK stands strong on fishing rights, but Frost hints at movement on state aid

All eyes will be on Emmanuel Macron this week, since France has been most prepared to play hardball.

Stephen Booth: To reach a best in class trade deal with New Zealand and Australia, we need to liberalise on agriculture

The crux of the trade negotiations is to what degree we’re prepared to do this – in return for a high-quality agreement on trade in services, data and investment.

Stephen Booth: Why the row about the Northern Ireland Protocol suggests that the EU’s position isn’t quite as strong as it likes to think

How plausible is it that the UK would zealously enforce EU rules in a scenario in which trade agreement talks have broken down acrimoniously?

Stephen Booth: With four months left to get a Brexit deal, state aid is the major stumbling block for the UK and EU.

At the start of the summer there were reasons for optimism about an agreement. However, the mood appears to have turned.