Vice-president of the European Parliament Fabio Castaldo (Italy, 5SM) reminded that ‘no-deal‘ Brexit will affect the UK more than the EU, although the bloc is preparing itself for this scenario as well. Castaldo warned that ‘no-deal’ will lead to uncertainty and even “chaos” for trade and political relationship on both sides of the Channel. “I still hope…
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UK assesses ‘no-deal’ effects
The UK government continues issue warnings of “no-deal” Brexit would be damaging fo the economy, but acknowledged that Prime Minister Theresa May’s draft approved by the EU, but opposed by many of her own political family, would also leave the economy worse off than staying in the EU. The Brexit Deal for jobs and our…
British minister sees “difficult end” to Brexit talks
The UK may not be able to reach the Article 50 Agreement with the European Union because a number of contentious issues still stand in the way, Trade minister Liam Fox said in an interview to Sky News. .@LiamFox is asked whether he supports a plan presented to the PM by Cabinet ministers for a…
Barnier warns no-deal without Irish border agreement
The European Union will not conclude an Article 50 agreement with the UK or give London a transition period after Brexit without a deal that prevents a “hard” border in Ireland, the bloc’s main negotiator Michel Barnier said. Addressing the joint news conference with Slovakia’s Prime Minister Peter Pellegrini, Michel Barnier said he would seek to…
EFTA prepares for no-deal Brexit
The EFTA trade alliance is preparing the contingency plans in case Britain leaves the European Union without a deal on its future ties with Brussels, EFTA’s secretary general told a Swiss newspaper. "Solange sich Bern und Brüssel nicht auf ein #Rahmenabkommen einigen, ist der #EWR das einzige Modell für enge Nachbarschaftsbeziehungen mit der EU, das…
EU leaders call Barnier to continue effort
At the European Council (Art. 50) working dinner on 17 October 2018, EU27 leaders reviewed the state of the negotiations with the UK. PM @Theresa_May's first evening at #EUCouncil has included meetings with @EmmanuelMacron and @CampaignforLeo about the progress that has been made in Brexit negotiations. pic.twitter.com/zIeHxr61xt — UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) October 17, 2018 Ahead of…
Half of Britons expect exit without deal
A major new survey by the Policy Institute at King’s College London, in partnership with Ipsos MORI and the UK in a Changing Europe, reveals what the public think will happen in the Brexit negotiations, and the impact of leaving the EU on key issues over the following five years: 44% of the public expect the UK to leave…
“Still time to reach a deal”
British Prime Minister Theresa May said she considers Brexit deal was still possible as she arrived in Brussels Europa building to meet her 27 European Union counterparts, in spite of the talks impasse over how to the Irish border functional arrangements. #EUCO #Brexit @TheresaMay came second having some time to talks to EU27 counterparts. It looked…
Tusk considers no-deal scenario
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…
May warns critics about ‘no deal’ exit
British Prime Minister Theresa May has warned opponents in her party that unless they support her potential Brexit deal with the EU the country will face a no deal scenario. The United Kingdom is due to leave the EU on March 29, but the negotiations are in stalemate: There is, so far, no full exit…
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