“In these challenging times, we therefore share with you the determination to create as much certainty and clarity as possible for citizens and companies in a situation where a Member State leaves the European Union after more than four decades of closest economic and political integration. That is why the Withdrawal Agreement that you and…
Tag: Jean-Claude Juncker
EPP Weber aims for EU agenda of change
Manfred Weber (Germany, EPP) backed by 79% of his party members, launches his campaign across the continent for a position of the president of the European Commission, the powerful executive branch of the European Union, the guardian of the treaties, also possessing powers to propose laws and policies on its own initiative. Although there is no election for this particular position,…
Brexit simulations on motorway
Britain began simulations for the upheaval of a no-deal Brexit by lining up 87 trucks at a little-used airport for a trip towards the United Kingdom’s most important trading gateway to continental Europe. (Image: illustration). The group of 89 HGVs set off at 08:00 GMT from the disused Manston Airport, near Ramsgate in Kent, on…
May will update Juncker on Brexit
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker will listen to British Prime Minister Theresa May update on the UK Brexit plans on December 4, Friday, a spokesperson of the relevant service said. (Image: illustration). British PM May to speak to Juncker on Friday: BBC https://t.co/pXZAjmX7nB pic.twitter.com/bxnOd9X6lj — Reuters (@Reuters) January 4, 2019 At present, according to polls, the…
Romania chairs EU for next six months
From January 1, 2019 Romania will takeover the Presidency of the European Union from Austria to chair the bloc for upcoming six-month. During this 6-month period, the Romanian presidency will chair meetings at every level in the Council, helping to ensure the continuity of the EU’s work in the Council. 🎥 As of 1st of…
EU-Japan ‘strategic partners’ era
From December 2018 to February 2019 EU-Japan relations are set to receive a major lift with the signing of a new trade agreement and a strategic partnership. 親愛なる日本と欧州の友人の皆さん：今までで最大の貿易協定が実現します！我々の関係はこれまでにないほど強固なものになります。この方向に向かって進みましょう。欧州議会におけるＥＵ日本ＥＰＡ及びＳＰＡの投票結果を歓迎します。#EUJapanEPA 🇪🇺🇯🇵 with @AbeShinzo https://t.co/Dqop0rVVOC — Charles Michel (@eucopresident) December 12, 2018 Although EU and Japan already enjoy good relations, they have agreed to upgrade their partnership against…
Juncker’s double game with May
In hope to promote her Article 50 deal among UK lawmakers in Westminster British Prime Minister Theresa May requested clarifications from Brussels, however instead of the shoulder, she received an elbow from EU top executive Jean-Claude Juncker, who criticized Britons as being ‘nebulous‘ . NEW – Two expert lipreaders tell 5 News that Theresa May accuses…
May visits Brussels in hope to save deal
British Prime Minister Theresa May is expected to pay visit to European leaders, and European Commission, seeking flexibility to introduce changes to her Brexit deal in a crucial attempt to save it, after postponing a vote that she admitted would fail to approve the deal. (Image above: illustration). I will meet @theresa_may this evening in…
Brexit deal: EU expects UK statesmen to act responsibly
Prime Minister Theresa May will have a hard time getting the House of Commons‘ approval of the Article 50 deal , criticized by both the most pro-Brexit and pro-European MPs. A negative vote would provoke a ‘hard Brexit‘ or departure from the EU on the WTO rules on March 29, the break-away feared by the…
After Brussels May heads to conquer Westminster
In spite of the unanimous EU endorsement of Article 50 deal, the risks of ‘hard Brexit‘ remain high, and the departure of the UK under the WTO is probable, especially taking into account the atmosphere of disbelief in the Agreement as the best possible outcome, and a fair compromise. I will take this deal back to…
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