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Brexit: Three month extension recommended by EU Council President

The European Union should ‘accept the UK’s request for an extension’ over Brexit, the President of the European Council has said. Donald Tusk tweeted on Tuesday evening: ‘Following PM Boris…

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Brussels ViewPoint – Brexit: the more things change, the more they stay the same – Denise Grech

Disclaimer: the information in this article is accurate at time of writing (Thursday), but by the time the article is published, all this information could be incorrect or obsolete. But…

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No Brexit vote today – MPs vote derails Johnson’s plan

After five hours of MPs debating the government's new Brexit deal in the Commons, there will not be a vote on the deal today. MPs have voted to force Boris…

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20% drop in global sales of Parmigiano expected as US tariffs on EU goods kick in

Italian Farmers' association Coldiretti said that he's expecting a a 20% drop in the sales of the agro-food products like Italian cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino, Grana Padano and…

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Boris Johnson’s D-Day of reckoning

Boris Johnson has issued a final rallying call to MPs to back his EU Withdrawal Agreement as rebels plot an amendment that could push Brexit back until the new year…

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Concern over France’s decision to block North Macedonia and Albania EU membership talks

EU leaders meeting in Brussels on Friday failed to persuade France to allow a hoped-for start to accession talks for North Macedonia and Albania – and also failed to agree…

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European leaders unanimously endorse new Brexit deal

European leaders have unanimously endorsed the Brexit deal, formally sending it to the British Parliament for ratification. The European Council president’s office announced in a tweet that the leaders had…

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Ten EU member states declare readiness to block arms export to Turkey

Italy is ready to block arms exports to Turkey because of its Syrian intervention, Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio said on Monday. NewEurope reports that Italy is the biggest EU…

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Barnier warns EU ambassadors that latest Brexit negotiations were difficult

Michel Barnier has warned EU ambassadors that the latest negotiations with Boris Johnson’s government have been “difficult”, with it appearing increasingly unlikely that agreement can be found by the time…

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68% of Maltese believe their villages and towns benefitted EU funds

The Eurobarometer Flash survey on citizens’ awareness and perception of Regional Policy shows that the vast majority of Europeans (81%) believe EU-funded projects have a positive impact on their life – when…

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With Brexit seems to be set, will we see a Deal or No Deal ?

The European Union agreed on Friday to enter intense talks with Britain to try to break the deadlock over Brexit, lifting financial markets with a sign that a deal could…

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EU’s new foreign affairs chief will focus on Balkans and EU eastern neighbours

The European Union's incoming foreign affairs chief said on Monday he would focus on the Balkans and Europe's eastern neighbours, while urging the bloc to stand firm on sanctions against…

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Crucial BREXIT negotiations underway as Ireland prepares for No Deal scenario and UK heading towards election

Britain entered another crucial day of negotiations Tuesday to reach an agreement with the European Union three weeks ahead of October 31, the day that Prime Minister Boris Johnson has…

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US to impose 25 per cent tariffs on wide range of EU imports

Donald Trump’s administration is moving to impose 25 per cent tariffs on a wide range of imports from the EU later this month, including cheese, olives, business suits and sweaters,…

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Johnson to unveil detailed Brexit Plans to EU before Thursday

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will unveil detailed plans for Brexit to the European Union before Thursday this week, including how to avoid a hard border in northern Ireland, a…

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Making migration manageable – Denise Grech

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The Week That Was – Jesmond Saliba

This article appeared first on The Corporate Dispatch Week This week saw a strengthened focus on climate change and the bankruptcy of Thomas Cook travelling business. Former French President Jacques Chirac passed away at…

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Agreement so Romanian Laura Codruta Kovesi becomes first head of the new EU Public Prosecutor’s Office

The European Parliament and EU Council negotiators agreed on appointing Romanian Laura Codruta Kovesi as the first head of the new EU Public Prosecutor’s Office, the European Parliament announced on…

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“As of today, Italy and Malta are no longer alone” – Italian Interior Minister after burden sharing agreement

Malta, Italy, France and Germany have agreed on how to jointly handle migrants who arrive in the Mediterranean until a more permanent EU-wide system is introduced. The four EU member…

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High-level EU delegation in New York for the 74th United Nations General Assembly

A high-level European Union delegation is in New York for the 74th United Nations General Assembly this week. For the 74th session of the UN General Assembly, the EU will…

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Brexit will happen – Juncker

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has told Sky News that "we can have a deal" on Brexit. Juncker said a no-deal Brexit would have "catastrophic consequences" and said he was…

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Britain summons Iranian ambassador, claiming assurances on oil tanker were breached

Britain summoned the Iranian ambassador on Tuesday to condemn what it said was a clear breach of the assurances it was given over the oil cargo of the tanker Adrian…

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Ursula von der Leyen presents the new EU Commission aimed for a Union that strives for more

Today, President-elect Ursula von der Leyen presented her team and the new structure of the next European Commission. The new Commission will reflect the priorities and ambitions set out in…

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On this day in 1980, the agreement which paved way for Solidarnosc trade union was signed

On August 31, 1980, after two weeks of negotiations, an agreement was signed between the strikers at the Lenin Shipyard in Gdańsk and the communist authorities. This ultimately led to…

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G7 summit begins in shadow of trade friction, climate change, Iran and Brexit

The G7 summit has begun in the shadow of friction over trade, climate change and Iran likely which are likely to dominate the talks, not to mention protests planned around…

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UK will pull officials and ministers from EU decision making meetings

Boris Johnson will pull British officials and ministers out of most EU decision-making meetings from September as the government gears up for the Brexit deadline. The Independent (UK) reports that civil servants and ministers will…

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Johnson’s backstop alternative is not realistic – Donald Tusk

Donald Tusk responded to Boris Johnson's call to drop the Irish backstop from any Brexit deal, saying that anyone "not proposing realistic alternatives" to the backstop does "in fact support…

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Brexit’s deal fate is in EU’s hands – Conservative party chairman

The European Union needs to show flexibility over the Irish border “backstop” because the issue of whether Britain leaves the bloc with or without a deal is now mainly up…

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Juncker won’t attend G7 summit after urgent gallbladder surgery

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker won’t attend the G7 summit at the weekend after undergoing emergency gallbladder surgery, a Commission spokesperson said Monday. Juncker cut short his summer vacation in Austria…

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Free movement for EU citizens will end on day one of a no-deal Brexit

Free movement for EU citizens will end on day one of a no-deal Brexit, under new Home Office plans – despite warnings of chaos and of people trapped in legal…

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Von Der Leyen’s appointment ‘blessed’ by the Pope

After narrowly winning political approval last month, Ursula von der Leyen has now received a spiritual vote of confidence — from the pope. POLITICO highlights that when asked in an interview with…

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Plans for migrants detained in Libya transfer to Rwanda

Migrants trapped in Libyan detention centres where many have been subjected to abuse would be evacuated to Rwanda under an emergency plan being discussed with international humanitarian agencies and the…

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Jourova confirmed for EU Commission by Czech government

"Our Commissioner Věra Jourová was very successful," Babiš said. "They don't like her in all countries, also in our region, so it was quite difficult for her, but she got…

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EIB intents cutting funding for fossil fuel projects

The European Investment Bank has vowed to end its multibillion euro financing for fossil fuel projects by the end of next year in order to align its strategy with climate…

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No new Brexit talks until EU drops Irish Backstop – Johnson’s spokesman

Boris Johnson has put the U.K. on a "collision course" with the EU and Ireland with his insistence that the backstop plan for avoiding a hard border must be torn…

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Italy would not let Italian coastguard dock until EU countries agree to take them – Salvini

Matteo Salvini said on Friday he would not let an Italian coastguard boat carrying 135 migrants dock until European Union countries agreed to take them in. The Gregoretti coastguard vessel…

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Corporate Dispatch Europe Explained – Agenda Europe – 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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Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing

Good morning, Your morning briefing for today. Developing Story: Planning Authority's CEO Johann Buttigieg, in a post on his Facebook page announced that there is a major operation is currently…

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Central and Eastern Europe countries expecting important Commission portfolios

Central and Eastern Europe was shut out in last week's race for senior EU positions, so the region's governments are eyeing important Commission portfolios and a vice presidency as compensation. “The…

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IOM and UNHCR urges EU to restart Mediterranean Rescue Operations

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) have called on the EU to implement a series of measures aimed at assisting people trapped in Libya or…

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Corporate Dispatch – Europe Explained – Agenda Europe – The Week Ahead

Good morning This is our weekly overview of the main forthcoming events in the European Union including EU Council, Commission and Parliament meetings and other EU-related conferences and events. Events…

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Poland criticises the way EU is dealing with North Macedonia and Albania accession

Polish President Andrzej Duda scolded the European Union on Friday for delaying accession talks with Albania and North Macedonia, days after the EU’s current eastern European members lost out in…

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Joint Statement by France, Germany, the UK, and the High Representative of the European Union on Iran

Joint statement by Foreign Ministers Jean-Yves Le Drian of France, Heiko Maas of Germany and Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt of of the United Kingdom and High Representative Federica Mogherini: "The…

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Jeremy Hunt warns that he’ll increase no-deal preparations on “day one” in Downing Street in case Brussels “refuses to budge”

Jeremy Hunt has set a “hard deadline” for negotiating a new Brexit deal, warning Brussels that if no agreement is reached he will call off talks by September 30 and…

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