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Theresa May’s government expected to face defeat as Commons debates Labour motion for publication of Brexit Legal Advice

The British Labour Party has tabled a motion for the Government to publish the Brexit Legal Advice. The Motion says "That an humble address be presented to Her Majesty, that she…

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Everyone needs to make plans for a hard Brexit just in case – German Deputy Finance Minister

Everyone needs to make plans for a hard Brexit just in case, German Deputy Finance Minister Joerg Kukies said on Monday. Euronews reports "(It's) very, very clear that everyone must…

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EU member states warn that the remaining block for a deal on Brexit is the political situation in Britain

EU member states have warned that a Brexit deal hinges on agreement in Theresa May’s cabinet, as they gathered in Brussels on Monday to be updated on the latest news…

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Pencilled Brexit cabinet meeting cancelled – Sterling falls one percent

Sterling fell almost one percent on Monday against the dollar, as the greenback strengthened broadly and doubts grew over UK Prime Minister Theresa May's ability to get the backing of…

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Spain’s PM Sánchez, calls for second Brexit vote

Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has become the most significant European leader to call for a second vote on Brexit and lamented the UK’s decision to give into “self-absorption”. “If I was…

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Labour’s shadow Brexit secretary says that goverment’s threat of leaving EU without deal is ‘political hoax’

Labour's shadow Brexit secretary Sir Keir Starmer has said the government's threat of leaving the EU without a deal is a "political hoax". He said Parliament must "take back control" instead…

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Theresa May is ‘handing power to EU’ in Brexit deal – Former Education Secretary

Theresa May was accused last night by a former cabinet colleague of planning the “biggest giveaway of sovereignty in modern times”, as she faced a potentially devastating pincer movement from Tory…

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EU and UK negotiators close to breakthrough on draft Brexit deal

EU and UK negotiators are close to a breakthrough on the draft of a Brexit deal but are still struggling with disputes over fishing rights and the how to end…

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Jo Johnson hints more ministers are ready to resign over May’s Brexit deal

Former transport minister Jo Johnson has hinted more ministers could be ready to resign over the Prime Minister's Brexit deal. The remain-supporting brother of Boris Johnson, whose bombshell resignation took…

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Labour leader says Brexit cannot be stopped

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has said that Brexit cannot be stopped. Mr Corbyn also indicated he felt sorry for British prime minister Theresa May over the EU withdrawal negotiations but said she was following the wrong path. Asked…

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Jo Johnson resigns from Transport minister because he cannot support deal and will push for second Brexit referendum

Theresa May’s hopes of winning parliament’s backing for her Brexit deal have been plunged into fresh doubt after Jo Johnson resigned from the government and accused her of offering MPs a choice…

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Former Brexit Secretary says that May will probably lose a Commons vote on her Brexit deal

Theresa May will probably lose a Commons vote on her Brexit deal, former Brexit Secretary David Davis has said. But Mr Davis - who quit his cabinet role over the Brexit…

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May in diplomacy blitz for support on Brexit deal

Prime Minister Theresa May steps up attempts to court European support for a draft Brexit deal on Thursday as negotiations on securing a smooth British divorce from the world’s biggest…

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Irish Prime Minister sees possibility of deal on Britain’s withdrawal from EU this month fading

The chances of sealing a deal on Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union this month are fading, Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Wednesday. Reuters report that EU leaders…

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Brexit Update – Withdrawal agreement within sight even though May says it won’t be done at any cost

An important cabinet meeting was held on Brexit and seems like the Brexit deal is close to be signed. The Guardian quotes sources close to the cabinet ministers who were given…

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How is France preparing for the eventuality of a ‘No-Deal Brexit’

This looks set to be yet another important week in the Brexit negotiations - but preparations are also being stepped up in case no deal emerges on a withdrawal agreement…

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Raab denies he might resign on demands on right to pull Britain from Irish backstop agreement

Dominic Raab has denied speculation that he might resign in protest if there is no time limit or satisfactory exit clause on the Irish backstop. This comes after the Telegraph revealed…

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Ireland tells UK government to stand by commitments to avoid hard border between N.Ireland and Irish Republic

The UK government has been told by Ireland to "stand by its commitments" on avoiding a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic. BBC reports that Irish Foreign Minister…

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Brexit Secretary Raab demanded right to pull Britain out of backstop agreement for Irish border

British Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab has privately demanded the right to pull Britain out of a “backstop” arrangement for the Irish border after three months, the Telegraph reported on Sunday.…

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Compromise deal on Irish border reached – The Sunday Times – Downing Street plays down claims (UPDATED)

Sky News reports that Downing Street played down claims the PM has reached an agreement with Brussels on the Irish border. Britain and the European Union have reportedly agreed to a compromise…

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Diplomatique.Expert Brexit Update

Drug companies advising the U.K. government on how to maintain medicine supplies after a no-deal Brexit have signed strict non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) barring them from revealing information on planned border…

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Europe Explained – 25 years of Maastricht Treaty

The early 1990s were a milestone for European integration. The end of the Cold War especially marked a turning point in history, after which the 12 European member states of…

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EU and UK reach post Brexit deal on Britain’s financial services firms – reports

The U.K. and EU struck a tentative deal that would give Britain’s financial services firms continued access to European markets after Brexit, the Times reported Thursday citing anonymous government sources. British and EU negotiators…

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Diplomatique.Expert – Brexit News Roundup

The latest news round up on Brexit brought to you by Diplomatique.Expert S&P Global Ratings said on Tuesday that the chances of a no-deal Brexit had increased and warned…

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UK – The pre-Brexit budget and the implications on Brexit talks

UK Chancellor Philip Hammond will use his annual budget to try to bolster support for the prime minister’s Brexit plan, a strategy that risks antagonizing Tory hard-liners as Brexit negotiations…

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A no-deal Brexit would have a price tag of £30 billion over the next five years – NIESR

The impact of Brexit on next week’s UK budget has been spelled out by one of Britain’s leading economic forecasters, with the difference between a soft and no-deal outcome worth £30bn over the next…

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Europe Explained – European Commission’s position on Italian budget

The Commission has issued an opinion on the Italian draft budgetary plan for 2019. It requests that Italy presents a revised draft budgetary plan as soon as possible, and in…

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Eurostat confirms Malta registered biggest budget surplus in EU

In 2017, the government deficit and debt of both the euro area (EA19) and the EU28 decreased in relative terms compared with 2016. In the euro area the government deficit to GDP ratio fell from 1.6%…

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N. Irish party will back proposed amendment that will make EU’s backstop proposal illegal

The Northern Irish party which props up British Prime Minister Theresa May will back an amendment proposed by rebel Brexiteer lawmakers that will effectively make the European Union’s backstop proposal…

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Can Brexit be stopped as the elites claimed?

For months after the Leave victory in the referendum, I was being accosted – no, I should say graciously approached – by members of the business and banking community who…

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700,000 estimated to have taken part in demonstration calling for a fresh Brexit referendum

Protesters seeking a referendum on the final Brexit deal have attended a rally which organisers say was the "biggest" demonstration of its kind. Young voters led the People's Vote march to…

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Eu Council Roundup

BREXIT, might have taken up most of the European Council media Agenda, however it was not the only item to be discussed. The EU leaders also discussed the issue of…

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Brexit agreement negotiations enters into extra time

The awaited EU summit ended with no final agreement, but neither a final disagreement. The following presents how the various media outlets have reported the outcome of the summit, the…

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EU Council Summit – Brexit Update

With negotiations over Britain’s withdrawal from the EU at an impasse, U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May arrived at what was supposed to be a climactic EU leaders’ summit with no new…

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Let’s not give up (on Brexit) – Donald Tusk

The President of the European Council, Donald Tusk wrote a letter to the leaders of the countries in the EU ahead of this week's summit. In his letter he said that…

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Diplomatique.Expert – Brexit Roundup

Theresa May faces a frantic 48 hours to try save her Brexit negotiating strategy after she admitted talks had ground to a halt because of the EU’s insistence upon a Northern…

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Scotland’s first minister to unveil alternative to UK government’s Brexit plans

Scotland’s first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, is to unveil a “commonsense” alternative to the UK government’s Brexit plans. A new Scottish government paper, due out on Monday, will reinforce the case for…

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Norther Irish DUP leader says it prefers a no-deal Brexit than a bad deal Brexit

The head of the Northern Irish party that props up British Prime Minister Theresa May’s government said on Saturday she would prefer no Brexit deal to a bad deal, describing…

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New documents about the implications of no-deal BREXIT published by UK Government

The government has released its latest batch of documents covering the potential effects of such a scenario, covering areas like consumer rights, rail transport, copyright and free trade. One such…

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Brexit deal within reach – Barnier

The European Union's chief Brexit negotiator said Wednesday that an agreement on Britain's exit "is within reach," if negotiations make progress before a summit next week. Michel Barnier said that…

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European Regional Funds and the multi-annual Financial Framework

Despite Brexit and new priorities, it is important to keep EU funds for all regions - rich and poor - argues EU regions commissioner Corina Cretu in an interview with…

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Putin’s Russia is the major threat for the unity of the European Union – Donald Tusk

Vladimir Putin’s Russia represents a major threat to the unity of the European Union, the President of the European Council Donald Tusk said Saturday. Tusk used his speech at a…

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Deal or No Deal – The consequences of Brexit (TMI)

While the departure of the UK from the EU will have some effects, seen from a general political and economic perspective, that are quite easy to foresee, other consequences will…

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If not October, we’ll do it in November – Juncker about Brexit deal

European Commission President Jean Claude Juncker gave a wide ranging interview to three Austrian newspapers. He indicated that Brexit deal is possible, highlighting the narrowing of the gap between the…

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Brexit Deal ‘very close’ – EU diplomat

The European Union’s Brexit negotiators believe a divorce deal with Britain is “very close”, diplomatic sources said, in a sign a compromise on the most contentious issue - the future…

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Scotland’s Court asked ECJ for ruling on whether British parliament can change Brexit decision if no deal is reached

Scotland’s Court of Session has asked the European Court of Justice (ECJ) for a preliminary ruling on whether the British parliament can change its mind about leaving the European Union…

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European Parliament approves updated rules on audiovisual media services, protecting further children and stricter rules on advertising

MEPs voted on updated rules on audiovisual media services, protecting children better, with stricter rules on advertising, and 30% European content in video-on-demand. Following the final vote on this agreement,…

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European Commission welcomes progress on improvements on VAT in EU

The European Commission has welcomed the progress made today by Member States on much-needed improvements to how Value Added Tax (VAT) works in the EU. Tuesday's meeting of EU finance…

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The European Union and the Soviet Union are not the same – Theresa May

British Prime Minister Theresa May said Tuesday the European Union is not like the Soviet Union, after her foreign secretary sparked anger among EU leaders by likening the bloc to the USSR.…

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France and Germany call for change of EU funding for economic development projects

France and Germany are calling for a shake-up of EU funding for economic development projects, warning that Europe’s largest multilateral lenders are poorly coordinated and could be merged. In…

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Former Finnish prime minister Alex Stubb will throw his hat in the ring to become the centre-right’s Sptizenkandidat for the job of European Commission president

The formal race to replace Jean-Claude Juncker is finally beginning to resemble a contest. Later today, former Finnish prime minister Alex Stubb will throw his hat in the ring to become the centre-right's Spitzenkandidat for the job…

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