BREXIT

Diplomatique.Expert – Edition 22

In this week's edition we read on how will Germany's political woes impact geopolitical developments. We try answer whether coalition governments good or not. We also analyse the 21st century…

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Working conditions of Britain’s ‘blue’ post-Brexit passports manufacturers in Poland to be investigated

The Polish factory that produces Britain’s blue post-Brexit passports is facing an investigation by the country’s largest trade union after The Mail on Sunday revealed staff feel underpaid and poorly treated,…

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UK government sees Brussels demands on new trade deal ridiculous

Demands made by Brussels ahead of Brexit trade talks are unreasonable and ridiculous, a government source is claiming as the UK prepares to start negotiations. A new Brussels blueprint says…

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British nationals working in Brussels snap up Irish passports

More than 50 British nationals working for the European Commission in Brussels have obtained Irish passports, which can help secure career progression, it has emerged. Data released by the commission…

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German digital bank N26 pulls out of UK, blames Brexit

The German digital bank N26 is has blamed Brexit for its decision to pull out of the UK and close more than 200,000 customer accounts. The lender has given customers…

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Future relation between the EU and the UK discussed in European Parliament

Barnier told the European Parliament that the EU will grant equivalence to particular sectors of its financial services industry but he said that there will not be “general, open-ended” equivalence in…

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Gove warns of inevitable Brexit talks for everybody who imports from EU as of 2021

British de facto deputy prime minister Michael Gove has told businesses that trade with Europe they need to prepare for “significant change” with “inevitable” border checks for “almost everybody” who…

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Spain not willing to replace Britain in post-Brexit EU driving force seats

Spain is not willing to compete to replace Britain as one of the three driving forces of the European Union, together with France and Germany. Instead of trying to fulfill…

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The Irish ‘shock’ election – Analysis

The weekend's election in Ireland is being deemed as a seismic election, primarily because it has reshaped the traditional electoral landscape, with the left-wing nationalist party Sinn Féin surging into…

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Diplomatique.Expert Insight – Brexit – One battle over, another begins

This article appeared first on this week's Diplomatique.Expert, CorporateDispatch geopolitics insights journal. Brexit fatigue has become a real issue for many analysts and policy makers over the past three and…

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EU citizens in the UK who miss registration deadline face deportation

The UK will deport EU citizens after Brexit if they do not apply for the right to remain in time, Home Office minister Brandon Lewis said. The BBC reported he…

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Diplomatique.Expert Edition 21

Pete Buttigieg's Iowa results, the post-Brexit negotiations, Huawei's role in UK and Europe and the lone-wolf terror attacks in this week's edition of the Corporate Dispatch's geopolitical insight publication -…

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Huawei’s deal with UK might threaten post-Brexit trade deal – US Vice President

Boris Johnson's decision to allow Chinese tech giant Huawei a role in Britain's 5G network could threaten a post-Brexit trade deal between the UK and America, according to US vice…

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EU – UK trade deal can be blocked by any EU Country

UK trade deal faces potential from every EU country, should they want to block it. If Spain wants to block a future trade deal with the U.K. over Gibraltar, if…

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Half a million EU nationals in Britain still to apply for new post-Brexit status

An estimated 500,000 European Union nationals in Britain have yet to apply for a new immigration status, which most will need to remain in the country after Brexit. The government…

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Post-Brexit blues hit British elected officials in France

Thanks to Brexit, the 760 British local councillors in France will not be eligible to run for re-election in the March 2020 municipal elections. It’s a painful change for these…

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Macron says that Poland, Germany and France will lead post-Brexit Europe

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday called for closer ties with Poland in shaping the European Union without Britain, in European security and relations with Russia.Poland's controversial judicial reforms, which…

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Boris Johnson says ‘no need’ for UK to follow EU rules on trade

Boris Johnson has set out his vision for a trade deal with the EU, saying there is "no need" for the UK to follow Brussels' rules. The PM called…

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EU to back Spain over Gibraltar claims

The EU will back Spain over its territorial claims to Gibraltar in the next phase of Brexit negotiations by giving Madrid the power to exclude the British overseas territory from…

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European Commission takes first step to launch negotiations with the United Kingdom

The European Commission has today issued a recommendation to the Council to open negotiations on a new partnership with the United Kingdom. This recommendation is based on the existing European…

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‘Britain will prosper’: Johnson sets out tough terms for EU talks

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will lay out his negotiating terms for talks with the European Union on Monday, saying Britain will prosper even if he cannot strike his preferred trade…

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The European Conservatives and Reformists plan to replace British EP staffers with Polish nationals

The European Conservatives and Reformists group in the European Parliament on Thursday dismissed its British staff without prior notice, invoking a revamp after Brexit, several Parliament officials told POLITICO. According…

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Johnson ‘infuriated’ with EU’s position on free trade deal

Boris Johnson’s government has said the UK will reject any trade deal with the EU that includes “high alignment” on rules with the bloc and any future role for the…

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EU – UK Post-Brexit negotiations will start tomorrow

Brexit negotiations will begin as early as Monday — little more than 48 hours after Britain’s historic departure from the European Union — as the clock begins ticking on the…

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Brexit – What happens next? – Your questions answered

The EU and the United Kingdom have conducted intensive negotiations to agree on the terms of the UK's withdrawal and create legal certainty once EU law ceases to apply to…

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Redistribution of seats in the European Parliament after Brexit

As of 1 February, the number and distribution of seats in the Parliament changes following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. From 1 February, the European Parliament will have 705…

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Boris Johnson plans to impose full customs and border checks on European goods

Boris Johnson is preparing to impose full customs and border checks on all European goods entering the UK after Brexit, in a ramping up of pressure on the coming EU-UK…

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Diplomatique.Expert – BREXIT Commemorative Edition

The United Kingdom has left the European Union. As the clock struck 11 p.m. in London, the U.K. ceased to be a member of the bloc after 47 years. We…

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Brexit is a ‘historic warning sign’ for the European Union, says Macron

Brexit is a "historic warning sign" for the European Union, French President Emmanuel Macron said hours before Britain's departure from the EU, adding that it meant "we need more Europe".…

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A Photo Story: Celebration and regret as Britain leaves EU after 47 years

Almost four years on from the Leave vote in the 2016 referendum, the UK ceased to be a member of the bloc at midnight on Friday. The historic moment was…

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Britain leaves the European Union

After 47 years of membership and months of seemingly endless Brexit negotiations, the UK will leave the European Union. In a highly symbolic moment, two officials strode across the European…

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Opinion: A new dawn for Europe

As the night draws in this evening, the sun will set on more than 45 years of the United Kingdom’s membership of the European Union. For us, as Presidents of…

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As Britain prepares to leave the EU, over 430,000 Romanians want to remain in the UK

Over 450,000 Romanian nationals live in the United Kingdom and over 95% of them have already applied for the EU Settlement Scheme that allows them to continue living and working…

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‘Strength does not lie in splintered isolation’: Von der Leyen says on Brexit Day

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Council head Charles Michel and Parliament chief David Sassoli vowed "to find new ways of working together for our future as allies, partners and…

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Scotland has ‘democratic mandate’ for new independence referendum, Sturgeon says on Brexit Day

Scotland's first minister has warned that there are "no shortcuts" to independence as she urged her party to build the political case for indyref2. In a speech in Edinburgh, Ms…

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Pompeo reassures Britain on US relations after Brexit

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that the U.S. and Britain would retain and enhance their special relationship once the U.K. leaves the European Union this week. He also…

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A look at how the UK’s main newspapers are reporting Brexit Day

A look at the front pages of Britain’s national newspapers which are dominated by the historical exit from the European Union that will be taking place today at midnight. Prime…

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Photo Story: ‘Brussels Calling’ Event in Brussels city centre

Buildings on Grand Place is lit with Union Jack flag colours in Brussels, Belgium, 30 January 2020. The city of Brussels is organizing the 'Brussels Calling' event to underline its…

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Brexit Day: Boris Johnson to hail ‘dawn of a new era’ on departure day

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will hail the "dawn of a new era" on Friday, as the UK prepares to leave the European Union after 47 years. In a speech to…

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British Security Minister speaks to Italian citizens about the EU Settlement Scheme

Last night, the Security Minister Brandon Lewis addressed Italian citizens about the EU Settlement Scheme at an event hosted by the Ambassador of Italy to the UK Raffaele Trombetta. In…

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Photo Story: New commemorative 50p Brexit coin

A handout photo made available by The Royal Mint shows the new commemorative 50p Brexit coin in Gold, silver and Brilliant, issued 30 January 2020. The coin carries the text…

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UK PM Johnson plans ‘respectful’ Brexit celebration

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he would be respectful in his celebrations on Friday when Britain leaves the European Union, mindful that Brexit still divides the country. “In common with…

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Scottish parliament votes to hold new independence referendum

Scotland’s Parliament voted Wednesday to hold a new referendum on Scottish independence, a move intended to increase political pressure on the British government as the UK leaves the European Union.…

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Not a goodbye, but a see you later: MEPs approve final Brexit deal

Members of the European Parliament on Wednesday approved a withdrawal agreement that will see the United Kingdom formally leaving the EU by the end of the week. Denise Grech witnessed…

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Brexit passes last test and gets approved in European Parliament

The European Parliament gave its consent to the Withdrawal Agreement between the UK and the EU. The UK will leave the EU at midnight CET time on Friday 31st January.…

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UK and EEA EFTA States sign Separation Agreement

The UK, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein have signed the EEA EFTA Separation Agreement. This agreement largely mirrors the Withdrawal Agreement negotiated with the EU. The agreement protects the rights…

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UK delivers the instruments of ratification for Brexit

Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the European Union, Tim Barrow (L) on Wednesday delivered the instruments of ratification for Brexit, to European Council Secretary General Jeppe Tranholm-Mikkelsen at…

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Brexit will be an exercise in damage limitation – Barnier

The European Union’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier on Monday warned Britain that its departure from the bloc later this week would have “negative consequences” and only ever be an…

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UK Government dismisses Sturgeon’s call for a Post-Brexit Scottish VISA

The UK Government has dismissed the FM's proposal which outlined how Scotland could allow migrants to work with a proposed Scotland-only visa system, despite the fact that the report was…

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Irish Prime Minister believes EU will have upper hand in trade talks with UK

The Irish prime minister has told BBC News he believes the EU will have the upper hand in the upcoming trade talks with the UK. Leo Varadkar compared the two…

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Photo Story: The new Geographical centre of the European Union

As the UK prepares to leave the European Union, the geographical centre of the grouping of countries has shifted. So far, the geographical center of European Union (EU) in Westerngrund…

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Fast-track ‘global talent visa’ to be launched in the UK days after Brexit

The government has announced it will launch a “global talent visa” on 20 February to encourage scientists, researchers and mathematicians to come to the UK, with no limit on how…

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UK unveils government’s full plans to commemorate Brexit day on the 31st January

The British Prime Minister has unveiled the government’s full plans to commemorate Brexit day on the 31st January. The historic moment will be marked through: The commemorative 50p coin…

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EU names first Head of Delegation for post-Brexit UK

The EU named veteran diplomat Joao Vale de Almeida as the "first Head of the future EU Delegation" in London on Friday. Vale de Almeida is set to take office…

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Pompeo to visit UK ahead of Brexit

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will head to Britain next week to reaffirm the US "special relationship" with the country ahead of its exit from the European Union, the…

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Johnson signs Brexit-deal law

British PM Boris Johnson signed off the Brexit deal for the UK to leave the European Union on January 31. Johnson made the announcement on his Twitter page, posting a…

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European Commission and Council Presidents sign Brexit Agreement

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel this morning signed the agreement on the withdrawal of the U.K. from the EU. The agreement was…

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