This Library Note provides background reading for the debate on the economic and strategic role of Turkey in Europe and the Middle East.
Debate on 13 January: Economic and Strategic Role of Turkey (330KB PDF)
This Library Note summarises some of the key issues regarding the economic and strategic importance of Turkey. It also outlines some of the recent developments in Turkey’s accession negotiations with the European Union.
Debate on 13 January: Economic and Strategic Role of Turkey (330KB PDF)
The UK is a signatory to the convention establishing an international claims commission for Ukraine. The commission would assess claims for compensation for damage and losses caused by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The House of Lords International Agreements Committee has broadly welcomed the convention, but also raised concerns about the scope and efficacy of the commission.
Recent tensions in Bosnia and Herzegovina have raised concerns about stability and security in the country, particularly due to reports of external influence and recent secessionist rhetoric in Republika Srpska. This briefing outlines recent developments, international responses and the UK government’s position on Bosnia and Herzegovina ahead of a House of Lords debate on the subject.
Concerns have been raised about levels of welfare spending in the UK and increasing numbers of young people not in education, employment or training. This briefing sets out statistics, government policy and commentary on welfare and youth employment. This includes the government’s youth guarantee, its ‘Get Britain working’ policies and the interim report by Alan Milburn on young people and work.
