A post-Brexit transition is “not a given”, Michel Barnier warned Britain on Friday (9/02/2018), saying London had “substantial” objections to the European Union’s offer and that parts of it were not up for negotiation. A Brexit transition period can't be guaranteed, Michel Barnier warns Britain https://t.co/JyasxIvOb9 pic.twitter.com/3q8Y2toOjV — Bloomberg UK (@BloombergUK) February 11, 2018 …
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May to deliver Brexit speech
Prime Minister Theresa May will make a speech on Brexit in the next three weeks, one of several planned addresses by senior ministers designed to set out the country’s path to leaving the European Union, British media reported on Sunday (11/02/2018). May to set out 'Road to Brexit' in speech: BBC https://t.co/DgkrMBdSIh pic.twitter.com/CbzY6q5koP — Reuters (@Reuters)…
Brexit transition until 2020
Britain will have to accept any legal changes the European Union makes during a 21-month transition period following its exit from the bloc, the EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier said. "The EU position is very clear: the transition will last for 21 months until the 31st of December 2020. The whole EU acquis will continue…
Transition deal negotiations fortnight ahead
The UK Brexit negotiators intend to launch fortnight rounds of talks in Brussels from next week onwards targeting a transition period agreement deal, EU diplomats. An Implementation Period allows us to grasp the benefits of Brexit by setting in place the fundamental building blocks for our country as we leave — David Davis (@DavidDavisMP) January…
Farage collects questions ahead of meeting with Barnier
One of the leading figures in Brexit campaign, the UK Member of the European Parliament, Nigel Farage will meet the European Union’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier on Monday, January 8, in what he said was an attempt to convey the views of 17.4 million Britons who voted to leave the EU. Farage said in a…
May frowns eyebrows at Barnier blames
The UK Prime minister Theresa May frowned eyebrows after Michel Barnier after the EU’s chief negotiator accused Britain from walking away from the fight against Islamic State (ISIS) through Brexit. No10 blasted the Frenchman’s attack the UK was “on their own again”, insisting we are leading the fight. The UK is committed not only to…
MEPs question Verhofstad credibility in Brexit talks
MEP Jacqueline Foster questions Guy Verhofstadt objectivity in fulfilling his responsibilities as Europarl representative for Brexit talks. Foster describes her experience with Verhofstad, doubting his interest in co-operation, and ambition to achieve win-win deal for both EU27 and UK. More MEPs question Guy Verhofstadt (ALDE, Belgium) role in Brexit negotiations, pointing at his bias…
Barnier reacts on May's Florence speech
“In her speech in Florence, Prime Minister Theresa May has expressed a constructive spirit which is also the spirit of the European Union during this unique negotiation” – says the text of a Statement issued by the EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier. “The speech shows a willingness to move forward, as time is of the…
Barnier waits for commitment from May’s in Florence
British Prime Minister Theresa May should make the EU firm offers by next week to break deadlock in Brexit talks if she intends for an orderly withdrawal and transition to a new relationship, the bloc’s top negotiator. Speaking to the Italian parliament on the eve of a speech that May will deliver in Florence, Michel…
EU anticipating May's 'Florence offer'
The EU expects British Prime Minister Theresa May to attempt to break a deadlock in Brexit talks over the coming days by indicating a readiness to pay the block for stay in the Single market for years after Brexit. (Image: Florence, San Marco, fresco ‘Last Supper’) https://twitter.com/GerardBattenMEP/status/910398589020639237 Reportedly the senior officials involved in Brexit negotiations…
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