The European Commission has today recommended to the European Council to conclude that sufficient progress has been made in the first phase of the Article 50 negotiations with the United Kingdom. It is now for the European Council -Article 50 – on 15 December 2017 to decide if sufficient progress has been made, allowing the negotiations to…
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Tusk for “clarity” in transition period
“This morning, I received the confirmation from our negotiators that sufficient progress has been made. This allows me to present the draft guidelines for the December European Council, which I have just sent to the leaders. My proposals are the following” – said EU Council president Donald Tusk. I’ve sent #Brexit guidelines for 2nd phase…
May-Juncker Brexit lunch in Brussels
The UK negotiators were blocked in last-minute talks with their European Union and Irish counterparts on Monday, attempting together to ensure breakthrough in reaching a Brexit deal that Prime Minister Theresa May might agree over an informal lunch in Brussels. Brussels officials and diplomats sound moderately confident of a deal. But they caution that much…
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…
10 days for breakthrough in Brexit talks
Britain has only 10 days left to deliver on all three areas of its Brexit terms with the EU27 if London is interested to start talks on a transition period after Brexit and a future relationship, the president of EU Council Donald Tusk said. Sufficient progress in #Brexit talks at December #EUCO is possible. But…
4th December Brexit ‘deadline’
During Eastern Partnership Summit in Brussels Jean-Claude Juncker, the president of the European Commission, said that a meeting with British Prime Minister Theresa May on December 4, will clarify if sufficient progress has been made on Brexit talks. Eu source says Dec 4 Juncker talks is 'absolute deadline' for May to give Brexit progress. May…
May ready for generous Brexit 'allowance' in exchange for trade deal
Arriving to Brussels Eastern Partnership Summit (#EaPSummit) the UK Prime minister Theresa May made her point offering to supply with extra money to meet the EU’s €60bn ‘divorce bill’ expectations only if the EU27 can guarantee the flexibility and broadening the talks on trade and the terms adjustment during a transition period. The Prime minister,…
UK prepared for "no deal"
UK wants to reach agreement over the terms of its departure from the European Union but is prepared for a “no deal” scenario, Brexit minister David Davis said. “We don’t want a ‘no deal,’ but if one comes, we’ll be ready for it,” Davis told broadcasters. David Davis set for Paris talks after French demand…
EU27 anticipating trade trade talks with UK
At Summit in Brussels the EU leaders have agreed on anticipation for trade negotiations with the UK, however Theresa May admits there is “some way to go” in negotiations. Theresa May is giving a statement on Brexit at the EU summit – watch live https://t.co/P8j6LT8d0B pic.twitter.com/ghAQL9dEnU — Bloomberg (@business) October 20, 2017 EU27 consider that…
May gives reassurances to EU legal migrants
OPEN LETTER of Theresa May ahead of the EU Summit As I travel to Brussels today, I know that many people will be looking to us – the leaders of the 28 nations in the European Union – to demonstrate we are putting people first. “Co-operation will be at the heart of the future partnership…
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