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MPs back vote ruling out a 12 April no-Deal Brexit by one vote

The House of Commons have narrowly approved a bill in the commons this evening, that will compel Theresa May to seek a further extension on Article 50, to prevent a…

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New deadlock in the never ending Brexit saga

The Brexit saga reached a new deadlock in the House of Commons as MPs fail to agree on whether to hold more votes on alternative Brexit options. The original vote ended…

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“Not On My Flight”… EASA campaign draws attention to safety impact of unruly behaviour on flights

Every 3 hours the safety of a flight within the EU is threatened by passengers demonstrating unruly or disruptive behaviour. At least 70% of these incidents involve some form of…

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EU takes legal action against Poland

The EU has launched fresh legal action against Poland over controversial reforms to its legal system which it said represent a serious setback for legal freedoms. The European Commission…

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Council of Europe calls for more robust and effective action against corruption in the Maltese government and police

In an evaluation report published today, the Council of Europe’s Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) assessed the effectiveness of the framework in place in Malta to prevent corruption amongst…

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€74 million EU-funded project to provide Malta with better drinking water

The European Commission adopted a €4 billion investment package for infrastructure projects across 10 Member States consisting of 25 large infrastructure projects in 10 Member States. Almost €74 million will…

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Verhofstadt welcomes May’s move to hold talks with Corbyn

The European Parliament's chief Brexit official has welcomed British Prime Minister Theresa May's move to hold talks with the opposition Labour Party as "better late than never." Guy Verhofstadt welcomed…

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Theresa May to ask for a brief Brexit extension; to seek for a compromise withdrawal plan with Labour

Theresa May is to ask for another brief Brexit extension as a means of seeking a compromise withdrawal plan with the Labour party, she has announced, heralding the likelihood of…

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Barnier warns that no-deal Brexit is becoming more likely by the day

Michel Barnier has warned that a no-deal Brexit is becoming more likely by the day in the wake of the Commons’ rejection of all of the alternative solutions to Theresa…

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Can the Queen do something in the current British political crisis?

The Queen of the United Kingdom remains silent on all political matters. Although the British constitution precludes a level of distance between the monarchy and parliament. The Queen is required…

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Britain’s Brexit crisis is political and not constitutional – FP

The deadline for the UK to present the European Union with a new proposal for its exit from the bloc or crash out without a deal is fast approaching. A…

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Boris Johnson says that Britain should find the courage and leave EU without a Deal

Boris Johnson said that Britain should leave the EU without Deal. In a Facebook post, Johnson said " I reckon I speak for millions of people on all sides of…

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EasyJet warns of Brexit effect on European demand

British low-cost airline easyJet on Monday warned that for the second half of the year, the company is seeing softness in both the UK and Europe, which it believe…

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Berlusconi seeks MEP seat to fight for an EU faithful to the original vision of the founders

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, 82, said he is running for the European Parliament in May’s election because he wants to fight for a more united European Union faithful…

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Corporate Dispatch Europe Explained – The Week Ahead

A quick glance at the main forthcoming events in the European Union including EU Council, Commission and Parliament meetings and other EU-related conferences and events. Events for the week of…

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Labour can only win Britain’s next election, if the party embraces the fact that a Brexit decision is given back to the people in a second referendum – Party’s Deputy Leader

Labour can win the next election with a pledge to put Brexit back to the people in a referendum, said the party's deputy leader Tom Watson. Speculation is rife in…

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D|E Recommends – A cross-party approach to Brexit is now required – Financial Times

The rejection of UK prime minister Theresa May’s EU withdrawal agreement for a third time proves beyond doubt that an entirely new approach to Brexit is required. The story of…

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Poland hints that it will not fully apply EU copyright law

The Polish ruling party leader Jaroslaw Kaczynski said Saturday that a copyright directive adopted by EU lawmakers this week, to be implemented by the 28 member nations, threatens freedom.…

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Barnier says EU would allow permanent customs union if UK wants it

Michel Barnier, the EU's Brexit negotiator, in a speech in Warsaw, Poland, said that the EU would agree to put a permanent customs union in the political declaration, the text…

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Brexit: What happens now?

A look at the possibilities after Friday’s vote in the House of Commons, as Parliament rejected Theresa May’s exit deal for a third time. A vote held on March…

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Scotland’s message of love for Europe

The day the UK planned to leave the EU, Scotland sent a message of love to its European partners. In a video titled "Europe, let's continue our love affair", a…

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Five arrested during pro-Brexit demonstrations

Five people have been arrested during the pro-Brexit demonstrations in central London on Friday, police said. Two people were arrested on suspicion of assault, one on suspicion of being drunk…

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EU Commission reacts to vote by saying no-deal Brexit on April 12 ‘likely’ – EU Summit scheduled for April 10

EU Council President Donald Tusk has announced that in view of the rejection of the Withdrawal Agreement by the House of Commons, he decided to call a European Council on 10…

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British MPs reject Theresa May’s Withdrawal Agreement in third vote by 344 to 286

MPs have rejected Theresa May’s Brexit deal for a third time, by 344 votes to 286, despite the prime minister’s offer to her Tory colleagues that she would resign if…

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Lega set to be second party in European Parliament latest projections

La Lega or the League Party of Deputy Premier and Interior Minister Matteo Salvini is set to win 27 seats in May's European elections, according to new set of projections…

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British police not excluding unrest for today

Scotland Yard said it was ready to share resource across the country if disorder breaks out at numerous planned pro-Brexit demonstrations and following threats of riots by far-right extremists…

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Boris Johnson backs May’s Brexit agreement ahead of key vote

Boris Johnson has changed his mind once more and said he would now vote for Theresa May’s Brexit Withdrawal Agreement in the Commons today. The former Foreign Secretary has previously…

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A quick look at the tumultuous relationship between the UK and EU

On the day the UK was supposed to leave the EU, Euronews give a quick but detailed look at how the relationship between the European Union and the United…

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European Commission welcomes European Parliament’s vote on new rules facilitating access to online TV and radio content

Following the European Parliament's approval of modernised copyright rules earlier this week, today the Parliament endorsed another crucial piece of legislation to make the copyright rules fit for the digital…

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Facebook tightens rules on political ads

Facebook has hardened its rules on political advertising in Europe as pressure from EU regulators increases to do more to guard against foreign meddling ahead of the European Parliament…

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Bansky marks ‘Brexit Day’ through artwork named Devolved Parliament

On what would have been the eve of Brexit Day, a Banksy artwork depicting politicians in the House of Commons as chimpanzees has been put on display “to mark Brexit day”. The graffiti artist’s…

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Theresa May will ask MPs to vote only on withdrawal agreement

Theresa May will ask MPs to vote only on the withdrawal agreement element of her Brexit deal on Friday, challenging parliament to back it on the day the UK was…

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New vote on Brexit to take place on Friday

MPs will vote again on Brexit on Friday but it is not clear whether it will be another "meaningful vote" on the PM's withdrawal deal. The Guardian says that Theresa May…

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Brexit date change enshrined in UK law

MPs voted to formally change the Brexit date in U.K. law, despite many of Theresa May’s own MPs rejecting the delay to leaving the EU. While an extension to Article…

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Will elections unblock BrEXIT deadlock?

A first attempt by MPs to find a consensus route forward for Brexit has ended in deadlock and confusion after the Commons rejected every option put forward, albeit with a near-even split…

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Eu Commission welcomes European Parliament vote to ban single-use plastics

The European Union parliament has overwhelmingly voted to ban single-use plastics such as straws, forks and knives by 2021. The ban was backed in a 560-35 vote on Wednesday, and will affect a range…

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MPs fail to back any alternative Brexit plan

The results of the indicative votes in the Commons have just been announced. They are: Option B: Leave the EU without a deal on 12 April, as proposed by Tory…

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May tells Tory MPs she will resign before next phase of Brexit talks

Theresa May has told Conservative MPs she will step aside as prime minister after she has delivered Brexit. Other reports say that British Prime Minister Theresa May told Conservative Party…

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Michel Barnier says UK ‘can stay’ in EU if it wants to

Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, said the UK “can stay” in the EU if it wants to, adding that “everything is possible” up until 11 April, the…

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Tusk urges EU Parliament to be open to long Brexit extension

Donald Tusk, who chairs summits of EU leaders, urged the European Parliament be open to a long Brexit extension, said on Wednesday, telling lawmakers they should not ignore Britons who…

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EU to phase out Operation Sophia in the Mediterranean

The EU's political and security committee agreed to phase out the Mediterranean migrant rescue Operation Sophia's mandate during a prolonged six-month period. All will depend on the final confirmation…

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Hungarian Fidesz MEPs still part of EPP

Despite being suspended from the European People’s Party (EPP) group in the European Parliament, MEPs from Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz have not been suspended from the group. Fidesz…

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EU plans speed limiting technology for vehicles from 2022

Speed limiting technology looks set to become mandatory for all vehicles sold in Europe from 2022, after new rules were provisionally agreed by the EU. Safety measures approved by the…

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Revocation of Article 50 to be debated on April 1st – Petition passed 5.75 million signatures, making it the most signed petition ever in the UK

A petition calling for Brexit to be halted by revoking Article 50 will be debated by MPs on 1 April, it has been announced. The Commons Petitions Committee said the petition, which passed…

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