Economist Podcasts Islands in the scheme: a Britain-EU deal
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May 20, 2025 
Join Daniel Franklin, an Executive Editor and Senior Editor for Britain at The Economist, alongside Callum Williams, a Senior Economics Writer. They dive into the latest deal between Britain and the EU, analyzing its implications amidst ongoing challenges. The duo highlights the often-ignored struggles of Generation X, emphasizing their unique mid-life challenges and economic woes. Additionally, they explore NVIDIA’s recent struggles in the gaming market, and how shifts towards AI have affected gamer satisfaction. Tune in for a lively discussion!
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UK-EU Brexit Relations Reset
- The UK-EU deal marks a new phase in relations after years of Brexit conflict.
- It includes defense cooperation, eased travel, and smoother trade standards to reduce Brexit frictions.
Fisheries Deal Sparks Criticism
- The fisheries agreement in the UK-EU deal remains contentious, granting EU access to British waters for 12 years.
- Critics see it as a sellout, reflecting deep political sensitivities about sovereignty.
Deal Reaffirms Hard Brexit
- Despite complaints, the new deal reaffirms a hard Brexit without rejoining the customs union or single market.
- This hard Brexit framework continues, smoothing only rough edges while satisfying Brexit campaigners' core goals.
