Ahead of the European Union Summit in Brussels (17/10/2018) a British government spokesman indicated progress had been made in some key areas. “However there remain a number of unresolved issues relating to the backstop. The UK is still committed to making progress at the October European Council,” he said. The EU officials and diplomats said, that…
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Tusk calls for Brexit talks compromise
Following British Prime minister Theresa May speech the president of the European Council Donald Tusk made the following statement: “The European Union and its leaders fully respect the UK’s decision expressed in the referendum on leaving the EU. From the very beginning of the negotiations we have been focused on finding a deal that will…
#Salzburg: May demands realistic approach to Brexit process
EU heads of state or government gather on 19 and 20 September 2018 in #Salzburg, Austria for an informal meeting. The summit is hosted by Sebastian KURZ, Chancellor of Austria, which currently holds the presidency of the Council. The president of the European Council, Donald TUSK, chairs the meeting. He represents the EU together with…
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…
Johnson opposes May’s Brexit plan
The UK former Foreign Minister Boris Johnson said he supports Prime Minister Theresa May and his opposition was not to her but to her proposals for Brexit plan, according to a report in the Daily Telegraph on Saturday; Boris Johnson describes Theresa May's approach to Brexit as "a humiliation" for Britain https://t.co/GefNn5EAcl — Bloomberg UK (@BloombergUK) September…
Gibraltar embraces Brexit as opportunity
This week Gibraltar enthusiastically celebrated holiday commemorates the 1967 referendum where residents overwhelmingly voted to remain under British rule, confirming it will embrace Brexit as an opportunity. On our 25th #Gibraltar #NationalDay the Freedom of the City is bestowed upon Sir Joe Bossano in recognition of his life's work. pic.twitter.com/UxUu2ANxlH — HM Govt of Gibraltar (@GibraltarGov)…
Kurz aims at negociated Brexit
European Union leaders will discuss Brexit at next meeting hosted by the Austrian presidency of EU in Salzburg, September 20, Prime Minister Theresa May’s office indicated after discussions with Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz. It is a great honour to welcome @theresa_may in #Salzburg for the festival. In our bilateral meeting we discussed the excellent relations…
Britons sceptical about May Brexit plan
Prime Minister Theresa May сoncept to leave the European Union is overwhelmingly opposed by the British public and more than a third of voters would support a new right-wing political party committed to quitting the bloc, according to a new poll. Political vulnerability of May government was exposed by the survey which found voters would…
Barnier warns Brexit talks running out of time
Britain’s proposals on its future relationship with the European Union contain constructive elements, but many questions remain, EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said. Very happy to meet @DominicRaab this afternoon. I’m looking forward to our work over the coming weeks to 1) finalise the WA (incl. the backstop on IE/NI) & 2) prepare a political…
UK post-Brexit trade deal with U.S “absolutely possible”
During his visit to the United Kingdom President Donald Trump said the United States and Britain could secure a “great” post-Brexit trade deal, lavishing praise on Prime Minister Theresa May. Trump: "Once the Brexit process has concluded and perhaps the UK has left the EU" pic.twitter.com/sl4v2k9vYv — BrexitCentral (@BrexitCentral) July 13, 2018 Standing alongside Prime…
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