Ian Cooper @iancooper.bsky.social

Political Scientist, Scholar of EU, Brexit @DCU_Brex_Inst
Scientific Coordinator @REBUILDCentreEU
Host, Post Brexit Europe Podcast

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Regional Groups within the EU

Here is the latest version of my diagram which shows all 16 regional groups within the EU, now updated to include the "Central Five"

https://t.co/61weAcFfYb

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Here is a longer write-up of an interview I did with the CBC comparing Alberta separatism to Brexit

https://t.co/hLDWo8R61l

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I did an interview with the CBC talking about the similarities between the Brexit referendum and the upcoming vote on Alberta separatism

https://t.co/XKtmNz7zdL

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It was a real pleasure - and an education - to participate in this workshop. Thanks to the organizers!

[Hari @harikrishnan_91]

Spent yesterday in the beautiful @NUIMerrionSq building discussing federalism in Ireland. @JonathanArlow @JohnDoyleDCU @jamiepow @IanCooperEU @p_malfertheiner.
The picture may be shaky but the conversations were clear.

[Hari @harikrishnan_91]

Spent yesterday in the beautiful @NUIMerrionSq building discussing federalism in Ireland. @JonathanArlow @JohnDoyleDCU @jamiepow @IanCooperEU @p_malfertheiner.
The picture may be shaky but the conversations were clear.

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Annual Report 2025: Our first joint report from the Brexit Institute and DELI, since DELI’s founding in 2024.

Read it here: https://t.co/MNEcEmKUXm

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What does it mean for the EU to build “an Economy that Works for People”? Ian Cooper explores whether this phrase is more than just a slogan and argues it offers a coherent framework for EU economic policy. Check out the first PROSPER policy brief here:
https://t.co/LpGOcI3IrP

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‘A Progressive Win in #Canada, the Most European of non-European Countries' Read the blog by Ian Cooper here: https://t.co/y0C1G04W9P @IanCooperEU @DCU

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NEW: MY COMMENT ON THE CANADIAN ELECTION

A Progressive Win in Canada, the ‘Most European of non-European Countries’

https://t.co/9QWz8iJsnb

PLEASE SHARE

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Here is my comment on the Canadian election

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Here is my comment on the Canadian election

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Never underestimate the power of ridiculous ideas, said
@wprzybylski at this PROSPER event in Budapest

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ICYMI: Catch up with the inaugural PROSPER Network Event with this report authored by Dr. Ian Cooper: Safeguarding Fundamental European Values in EU Economic Governance @IanCooperEU. Read it here: https://t.co/of3ZBV9J8Z

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ICYMI: Catch up with the inaugural PROSPER Network Event with this report authored by Dr. Ian Cooper: Safeguarding Fundamental European Values in EU Economic Governance @IanCooperEU. Read it here: https://t.co/of3ZBV9J8Z

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I'm very pleased that my recent piece on Canada/EU has been re-published by Irish Legal News!

Canada's new PM has already made his first foreign visit to Europe (not the US, as is traditional) and is in talks with the EU about deeper defence cooperation

https://t.co/ggPvIfglwl

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Our online course explores the EU's strategic response to challenges like #Covid19, #Brexit, the rule of law crisis and the war in #Ukraine. Click here to join: https://t.co/gL7qskyHcP

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Today, DELI team members attended the launch of the 2025 Communicating Europe Initiative (CEI) by @dfatirl. Dr. Ian Cooper presented our MOOC, The EU in Changing Times, which was granted CEI funding last year. Excited for the new call! @ThomasByrneTD @DCU

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@calxandr While we're at it, Canada should join Eurovision!

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Canada's new PM flies to Paris to visit Macron on Monday.

He is going to Europe rather than Washington for his first foreign trip.

ICYMI here is my piece on why it is imperative that Canada and the EU get closer together now

51st State? Canada Should Join the EU Instead

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#Canada faces pressure from the US to become its '51st state,' but there's another path: joining the #EU. With shared values and interests, Canada could strengthen ties with Europe to counter the threat of economic coercion. Read more by Dr. @IanCooperEU: https://t.co/Mb1VnaUYwB

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#Canada faces pressure from the US to become its '51st state,' but there's another path: joining the #EU. With shared values and interests, Canada could strengthen ties with Europe to counter the threat of economic coercion. Read more by Dr. @IanCooperEU: https://t.co/Mb1VnaUYwB

[Donnacha Ó Beacháin @DonnachaDCU]

Dump Hungary, accept Canada. A win-win for the EU!

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51st State? Canada Should Join the EU Instead

My latest comment -- please share far and wide

[Dublin European Law Institute (DELI) @DELI_DCU]

#Canada faces pressure from the US to become its '51st state,' but there's another path: joining the #EU. With shared values and interests, Canada could strengthen ties with Europe to counter the threat of economic coercion. Read more by Dr. @IanCooperEU: https://t.co/Mb1VnaUYwB