European Union

Arch-Brexiteer supports Johnson's bid to secure 'compromise' deal

Oct 13, 2019 12:43

As Brexit talks approach their endpoint there are strong signs of a potential breakthrough, as demonstrated by the softening position of leading Brexiteers.
Back my deal or friendly no-deal Brexit: UK PM to tell EU

Oct 13, 2019 09:42

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will speak to German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker by the end of Monday to urge the leaders to support his Brexit deal, according to the Sunday Times.
Johnson may send 2nd letter to EU to sabotage Brexit deal

Oct 10, 2019 14:03

The UK Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has suggested that the Prime Minister may in fact sabotage Brexit with a second letter to EU leaders against granting an extension.
Condemnations pour in as Turkey continues Syria military operation

Oct 10, 2019 08:15

Turkey's military operation against Kurdish militants in northeast Syria has sparked a wave of condemnations from across the world, with the UN Security Council and Arab League set to hold emergency meetings.
Johnson facing no-deal Brexit cabinet rebellion: Report

Oct 09, 2019 09:08

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing a new rebellion from his cabinet over concerns of a no-deal Brexit, with a group of cabinet ministers poised to resign, The Times newspaper reported on Wednesday.
EU accuses Boris Johnson of wrecking chances for a Brexit deal

Oct 08, 2019 18:40

As the Brexit drama continues its twists and turns, it is looking increasingly unlikely that a new deal can be agreed before Britain’s scheduled departure from the European Union (EU) on October 31.
Germany warns EU of refugee wave bigger than 2015 if it fails to take action

Oct 07, 2019 17:18

German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer warns that Europe may soon face a refugee crisis “even greater” than the one that hit the continent in 2015 if the European Union fails to develop the “strength” to contain the rising numbers of refugee arrivals.
UK backtracks: Brexit secretary hints UK could rethink DUP veto on deal

Oct 07, 2019 07:33

The Brexit Secretary, Stephen Barclay, has hinted on Sunday that Britain is open to some flexibility on the mechanism that would allow lawmakers in Northern Ireland to decide whether the British province remains in regulatory alignment with the European Union.
Johnson says Brexit deadline can still be met

Oct 06, 2019 16:00

With the clock ticking on Britain’s scheduled departure from the European Union (EU), Prime Minister Boris Johnson continues to maintain that a deal may still be struck.
EU pours cold water on Johnson's Brexit plan

Oct 04, 2019 07:45

The final negotiating offer that is how Boris Johnson describes the Brexit proposals has been sent to the European Commission. UK Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay has suggested the ball is now in the EU's court.