European Council President Donald Tusk said that the 27 member-states must be ready for a no-deal Brexit, a scenario he said was “more likely than ever before.” On a #Brexit deal: It always seems impossible until it's done. Let us not give up. My #euco invitation letter https://t.co/YaVdCF5gyf — Charles Michel (@eucopresident) October 15, 2018…
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May vows to protect EU citizens rights
British Prime minister Theresa May ensure EU citizens rights in UK would be protected in case Brexit talks would not reach a deal. “There are over 3 million EU citizens living in the UK who will be understandably worried about what the outcome of yesterday’s summit means for their future. I want to be clear…
EU “closing in” on Article 50
The UK and the European Union are “closing in” on a withdrawal agreement, Brexit minister Dominic Raab said before a meeting of European leaders in Salzburg next week. No new instructions from EU leaders to Barnier from next week's Salzburg Summit. So EU position won't change https://t.co/5I7pPkiFjx — David Garrahy (@EuroCelt) September 14, 2018 Different Brussels…
Coburn: PM Michel spoke in ‘unfortunate’ time
David COBURN MEP (UK, UKIP) comments of #FutrureofEurope debate with Belgium Prime Minister Charles Michel, and massive failure of MEPs to show up at Brussels hemicycle. Michel listed three imperatives: fostering prosperity, delivering security and protecting fundamental values. The UKIP group criticized the position of PM, pointing out that he avoided to mention the major…
Airbus suggests UK to join Galileo after Brexit
The chief executive of the European aerospace firm Airbus Commercial Aircraft (Airbus) said the UK should not be frozen out of the European Union’s Galileo space program after exiting, he called on both parties to find a long-term solution in the interest of European security. The chief executive of Airbus, which makes the payload —…
Juncker calls for swift endorsement of EU budget
“Time is money. Delays in agreeing #EUBudget would cost 5000 research jobs for every single month that we do not agree & up to 600,000 Erasmus places in 2021 alone. Would jeopardise crucial infrastructure projects & Ignalina nuclear power plant decommissioning” said president of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker after the Informal Summit of the…
Macron admits possibility of Frexit in referendum
French President Emmanuel Macron attended the BBC’s “Andrew Marr Show” for an interview recorded a few days earlier and released on January 21. With startling openness President admits there is a possibility of Frexit vote, in case France to hold a referendum on EU membership. If France had held an EU referendum it "probably" would…
Taoiseach invigorates EU engagement
Laying out his vision for the future of Europe, the Taoiseach highlighted the need to improve democracy in the EU through EU-wide voting lists, completing the Economic and Monetary Union and ensuring that big corporations pay their fair share of tax. In the month marking 45 years of Irish membership of the EU, he also…
Scottish independence vote depends on Brexit deal
Scottish First minister Nicola Sturgeon claims she would be able to make a judgment on whether to hold a second referendum on Scottish independence by the end of this year after the Brexit agreement between the UK and the European Union is concluded. Staying in the single market & the customs union would be "least…
Immigration – Britons top priority
New data from YouGov’s regular Eurotrack survey highlights how people in Britain and key EU nations have conflicting priorities for the Brexit negotiations. Asked to choose up to three priorities for Brexit from a list of eight, Britons’ number one priority is “allowing Britain to control immigration from the EU” (41%). In second place is ensuring continued…
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