Tag: Michel Barnier

Thursday, November 22nd 2018 - 08:16 UTC
Theresa May moves to Brussels to iron out withdrawal deal ahead of Sunday's EU summit

Theresa May will return to Brussels for Brexit talks this weekend as the UK and EU strive to do a deal in time for Sunday's summit of European leaders. After a two-hour meeting with EU officials, the prime minister said progress was being made on the future shape of EU-UK relations.
Friday, November 16th 2018 - 08:35 UTC
EU leaders dismiss renegotiation of the draft Brexit deal

EU leaders have dismissed talk of renegotiating the draft Brexit deal and warned the UK's political situation could make a “no-deal” more likely. German Chancellor Angela Merkel said there was “no question” of reopening talks as a document was “on the table”.
Thursday, November 15th 2018 - 07:28 UTC
PM May says cabinet backs UK/EU draft withdrawal agreement, but it still has to be approved by Parliament

The British cabinet has backed a draft withdrawal agreement between the UK and the EU, Theresa May has said. The prime minister was speaking after what she said was a “long, detailed and impassioned debate” in a five-hour cabinet meeting.
Tuesday, November 13th 2018 - 07:47 UTC
UK and EU negotiators must reach an agreement by Wednesday evening

UK ministers have been told “judgment day is coming” over Brexit as the UK and EU strive for a deal within 48 hours. Officials are trying to hammer out an agreement on the terms of the UK's exit by Wednesday to enable EU leaders to agree it by the end of the month.
Thursday, November 8th 2018 - 08:33 UTC
Brexit talks stalled: EU/UK November 17 summit moved to end of the month

Theresa May has told the British Cabinet that she will not agree a withdrawal deal with the EU “at any cost”. The Prime Minister said any agreement will be dependent on an “acceptable” framework for future relations in areas like trade and security, expected to be covered in a separate political declaration.
Wednesday, November 7th 2018 - 08:30 UTC
EU and Brexit: Far from an agreement “to guarantee peace in Ireland”

A deal on the Irish border to break the Brexit deadlock is not close, the EU’s chief negotiator said on Tuesday. Michel Barnier was speaking as Theresa May briefed the Cabinet on her plans to achieve a breakthrough in time to secure a special Brexit summit to seal an agreement in November.
Friday, November 2nd 2018 - 08:18 UTC
Brussels and London play down speculation about a breakthrough in Brexit talks

Brussels and Downing Street have played down speculation about a breakthrough in Brexit talks. Reports that a Brexit deal could safeguard the City’s access to European Union markets led to an increase in the value of sterling.
Wednesday, October 17th 2018 - 09:16 UTC
Germany urges responsibility on Brexit ahead of European Council summit

Germany has urged UK's Theresa May to “take responsibility” for Brexit, as a crunch summit approaches with no sign of any breakthrough in negotiations. The Prime Minister was briefing senior ministers in an extended session of Cabinet ahead of Wednesday’s European Council meeting at which it had initially been hoped to conclude the UK’s withdrawal deal.
Tuesday, October 9th 2018 - 08:48 UTC
UK waters down Brexit deal expectations: “big issues” remain to be resolved

Downing Street has played down expectations of agreement on Britain’s withdrawal from the EU at a crunch summit next week, warning that “big issues” remain to be resolved. Theresa May’s official spokesman said further concessions were needed from the EU side, and warned that no withdrawal agreement could be sealed without a “precise” declaration about the post-Brexit relationship.
Friday, September 28th 2018 - 08:23 UTC
EC calls for calm as deadline for a possible UK withdrawal enters critical phase

A spokesman for the European Commission said calmness not drama was needed during the critical end phase of negotiating a withdrawal agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom.