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Tusk says ‘anything is possible’ after EU’s Brexit delay

European Council president Donald Tusk said the extension of Article 50 agreed Thursday night in Brussels at the EU summit meant any Brexit outcome was possible. Tusk told a press…

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The MOD ramps up Operation Redfold: The troop deployments in an event of no deal

The British government has confirmed that a military operations centre based in the Ministry of Defence will coordinate deployments of any troops required to help with emergencies that might arise…

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Parliamentary petition calling on May to cancel Brexit reaches 3 million signatures

A parliamentary petition calling on British Prime Minister Theresa May to revoke Article 50 and cancel Brexit has now reached over three million signatures. There was a surge in signatures…

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EasyJet readies Brexit contingency plan

British low-cost airline EasyJet announced that it was ready to suspend the voting rights of a small number of shares to comply with rules that require 50 percent plus one…

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Tusk once more stirs up the Brexiters with “hell” quip

Brexiters are once more in a fluster after European Council President Donald Tusk again quipped about there being space in hell for those who wanted a Brexit without a…

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European Union’s top antitrust regulator joins list of candidates to replace Juncker

Margrethe Vestager, the European Union’s top antitrust regulator joined the list of candidates for the presidency of the next European Commission, a post up for grab after EU parliamentary elections…

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Unanimous agreement at EU Council for two new Brexit deadline (s)

A unanimous agreement of the EU-27 heads of state and government was reached in Brussels, just before midnight, extending the original 29 March, 2019 deadline to April 12, 2019 –…

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EU considering offering Britain a mid-April to decide whether to exit the bloc on May 7th, with or without deal

The Financial Times reports that EU leaders are preparing to give Britain a final deadline of mid-April to decide whether to hold European Parliament elections or exit the bloc on May…

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EU to offer Brexit delay until May 22nd

The European Union will agree to give the UK a Brexit delay until May 22nd if its parliament approves the divorce agreement next week, according to draft conclusions considered by…

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Brexit set to dominate EU’s Council meeting in Brussels

Theresa May is in Brussels Thursday to ask for more time on Brexit as EU leaders gather for a two-day summit, with China, trade and disinformation also on the agenda.…

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Suspension of EU’s Operation Sophia not of great concern to Libya

The spokesman for the Libyan Navy, Ayoub Qassim said that the European statements regarding the suspension of Operation Sophia are not of the Libyan state's concern in any means.…

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Brexit once more set to dominate EU summit

Theresa May, the British Prime Minister, travels to Brussels on Thursday to meet with EU leaders at the European Council and discuss a short delay to Brexit, which is…

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Study finds Brexit will cost the EU €40 billion annually

Research by the German think tank Bertelsmann Stiftung has found that hard Brexit will cost EU countries €40 billion annually. The study was focused on the impact of Brexit on…

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Brexit – The highlights and how the British Press reported Wednesday’s events

Wednesday proved to be a rather eventful day in terms of the Brexit issue. In the morning British Prime Minister Theresa May said it would not be right for Britain…

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Leading US Senator warns: US must put the EU first and Britain second

Chris Murphy, a rising star in Democratic Party, during a visit to London, stressed that there was strong and growing bipartisan view in the Senate and House of Representatives in…

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Theresa May’s address to the nation – The salient points

Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday evening the delay to Article 50 is a "great personal regret" and that "it is now time for MPs to decide". In her…

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Brexit delay requested will be granted only if Commons approve withdrawal deal next week – Tusk

Theresa May's request to delay the U.K.’s departure from the EU will only be granted if the House of Commons passes the Brexit deal agreed between London and Brussels, European…

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May hints she will quit if forced to accept a long delay to Brexit

British Prime Minister Theresa May has strongly hinted she will quit if forced to accept a long delay to Brexit, dramatically staking her premiership on tomorrow’s EU summit. “As…

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Leaked EU diplomatic note : UK’s extension request is not an option – report

The European Commission opposes Theresa May's plan to delay Brexit until 30 June, according to a leaked internal EU diplomatic note. The review of the Brexit situation says EU leaders…

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May seeks Brexit delay to 30 June

British Prime Minister Theresa May says it would not be right for Britain to take part in May's European elections and confirms she has written to the EU's Donald Tusk…

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Brexit delay ushers more uncertainty for Sterling

Sterling fell by a third of a percent on Wednesday as investors remained wary about the prospects of the British currency as Prime Minister Theresa May requests a short…

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EU expected to call special summit on Brexit extension

Shortly after it was announced that British Prime Minister Theresa May won't be asking for a long extension for Brexit, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said that EU leaders will…

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ECJ clears the way for Germany to deport asylum-seekers to other EU countries

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has cleared the way for Germany to deport asylum-seekers to other EU member states. Judges in Germany had asked the ECJ to interpret…

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May will not ask for long Brexit delay

Theresa May will not be asking the EU for a long delay when she formally requests that Brexit is postponed. BBC reports that Number 10 said the PM shares the…

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Proposal so EU states scrutinise each other’s democratic track record

In an effort to beef up the EU’s defences against governments of member states flouting its key principles, Belgium and Germany have proposed that EU member states should be given…

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Italy prepares for no-deal Brexit

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has reassured the Lower House of Parliament in Rome that Italy is fully prepared for the eventuality of a no deal Brexit and the rights…

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May should not take an Article 50 extension for granted – Barnier

Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, has warned Theresa May that she should not take it for granted that the EU will agree to an article 50 extension. At…

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British fintech firms’ recruitment of talent hit by Brexit

Leaving the European Union is making it harder for fintech firms in Britain to recruit top talent, a report said on Tuesday, threatening to slam the brakes on a 7…

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May admits UK is facing crisis

Theresa May has admitted the country is in crisis as she prepares to write to the EU explaining her next steps with Britain heading towards a no-deal Brexit in ten…

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Brexit ongoing crisis – Time running out for all options

Theresa May will hold negotiations with EU leaders on Thursday over whether the UK and Brussels can agree an extension to the Article 50 process for leaving the bloc, currently…

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Sabotage and Crisis – British Press view on Bercow’s decision

The British press is dominated by John Bercow's decision not to allow a third vote in the Commons about Brexit. On Monday the House of Commons Speaker, John Bercow, has…

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Speaker plunges Britain in ‘major constitutional crisis’ – Solicitor General

John Bercow has plunged Britain into a “major constitutional crisis” after banning Theresa May from holding a third vote on her Brexit deal, the Solicitor General has said. The Telegraph reports that…

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Another setback for PM May Speaker rules out third meaningful vote on same Brexit deal

The House of Commons Speaker, John Bercow, has said that Prime Minster Theresa May PM cannot bring back deal to parliament for a vote without substantial changes to the…

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Thousands of EU children ‘could become undocumented’ after Brexit

A British children’s legal charity has warned that thousands of children of EU nationals risk becoming undocumented after Brexit. Coram Children’s Legal Centre expressed concern that vulnerable children could become…

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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. Main events for the week…

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Labour seeking cross-party amendment aimed at setting Britain on course for a referendum on May’s deal

Labour will this week back a cross-party amendment which would set Britain on course for a referendum on Theresa May’s deal. The Sunday Telegraph reveals the final text of the…

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Farage joins 270-mile-march against ‘Brexit’ betrayal vote

Brexiteer Nigel Farage, the former leader of the right-wing UK Independence Party, joined protesters on a 270 mile march from Sunderland in the northeast of England to London over what…

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Romano Prodi on Brexit: “It’s a mess”

After another chaotic performance in the British Parliament, Euronews interviewed seasoned European dealmaker Romano Prodi, the former EU Commission President and Italian Prime Minister for his views on the current…

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The top stories around the world in cartoons

A selection of political cartoons that appeared this week in various news outlets around the world.

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Brexit can’t be delayed beyond July 1

Brexit can't be delayed beyond July 1 unless Britain takes part in the European Parliament election at the end of May, according to an EU document presented to ambassadors of…

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UK’s no-deal Brexit tariff plan ‘illegal’ under WTO rules – EU Irish Commissioner

The UK government’s no-deal Brexit tariff plan would be “illegal” under World Trade Organisation rules, the EU commissioner in charge of agriculture has said. Phil Hogan characterised the British plan, which would…

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Malta to agree with UK’s request for Brexit extension

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has re-confirmed Malta's stance that it will agree to the UK's request for a Brexit extension, providing the request is justified and would help lead to…

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Four possible outcomes of the UK’s request for a Brexit delay

As British Prime Minister Theresa May seeks to delay Brexit, The Financial Times gives a look at the possible scenarios as a consensus in the bloc has yet to…

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EU will grant lengthy Brexit delay only if a second referendum is held or Brexit is softened – The Times

The European Union is poised to tell Theresa May that she must hold a second referendum or soften Brexit in return for them granting a lengthy delay to Britain’s departure…

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European Parliament’s President Tajani under fire for Mussolini comments

The European Parliament's Italian President, Antonio Tajani, is facing harsh criticism for suggesting fascist dictator Benito Mussolini did some positive things before he turned bad. The outcry was sparked…

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Will the UK be getting new MEPs?

The MEP elections are set to take place in the weekend starting on May 23rd. After today's vote, and if all EU 27 states agree so that a longer extension…

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MPs vote for extension of Article 50 beyond 29 March

MPs have voted to extend Brexit beyond 29 March, until at least June, by backing a government motion which May was forced to agree to if her own Brexit plan…

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BREXIT: Prolonged uncertainty damaging UK housing market

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) warned that prolonged Brexit uncertainty will damage the UK housing market. The UK housing market has slowed since the EU referendum in…

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The European Accessibility Act: a big step forward but not enough

The European Disability Forum (EDF) described the European Parliament's approval of the European Accessibility Act as a big positive step forward on a long journey but there is still…

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EU Parliament calls for suspension of Turkey’s membership talks

The European parliament called for the suspension Turkey's negotiations for membership in the EU. MEPs, in a symbolic rebuke of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, voted 370 in favour and 109…

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BREXIT: Problems brewing in Calais

If the current political problems due to Brexit were not enough, French customs officials are striking for better pay and more staff, for the extra work expected with Brexit.…

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BREXIT: The remaining options

The Daily Telegraph gives a look at the options with the Brexit saga after the latest development in London where Wednesday evening MPs voted to reject leaving the EU…

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Barnier : Brexit negotiations are over – Euronews

The time for negotiations between the UK and European Union is over and there will be no more "clarification" on the Withdrawl Agreement. That’s according to the EU’s chief Brexit…

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MPs reject ‘no-deal’ scenario – Vote does not rule ‘no-deal’ out

MPs have rejected the United Kingdom leaving the European Union without a Brexit deal in any circumstances as Parliament took control of Britain’s divorce from the bloc. The Telegraph reports…

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BREXIT: Possibility of ID cards for EU nationals after free movement ends

Caroline Nokes, the British Minister of State for Immigration, floated the possibility of ID cards as response to residence rules in the UK after free movement ends with Brexit. Giving…

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888 secures Malta licence to mitigate disruption from Brexit

The British online gambling company 888 Holdings Plc announced that it secured a gaming licence in Malta and established a server in Ireland to mitigate a potential disruption from…

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Brexit: London announces tariff cuts, border plans

Reuters reports that the British Government said it would eliminate import tariffs on a wide range of goods and avoid a so-called hard border between Ireland and Northern Ireland in…

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