Tag: European Union

Saturday, February 17th 2018 - 09:22 UTC
Merkel “curious” about UK lack of clarity with Brexit; PM May speech in Munich

Angela Merkel has said that she is not “frustrated” by Britain's lack of clarity in Brexit, but is still “curious” about what the UK government actually wants to achieve in negotiations.
Friday, February 16th 2018 - 10:07 UTC
Theresa May flies to Berlin to meet Merkel, ahead of crucial speech on Saturday

Theresa May is due to hold talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel as she seeks to make progress on negotiating Brexit. The PM will travel on Friday to Berlin for the meeting at the Chancellery. It comes a day ahead of a speech on Saturday in which she is expected to set out the “security partnership” she wants to maintain with the EU.
Thursday, February 15th 2018 - 09:37 UTC
For the first time in seven years, Euro-zone economy grew faster than UK in 2017

For the first time in seven years, the Euro-zone's economy grew quicker than the UK's last year, according to data from Eurostat released on Wednesday. The preliminary growth estimates for the final quarter of 2017 showed the bloc of Euro nations growing at a combined 2.7% over the course of the year, having expanded 0.6% in the final quarter alone.
Wednesday, February 14th 2018 - 09:10 UTC
UK January inflation remains at 3%; slower food and raw materials prices

United Kingdom inflation remained at 3% in January, the same level as in December, as reported by the Office for National Statistics, ONS. In November it was the six year high of 3.1% and most economists were expecting a small fall in the CPI to 2.9%.
Wednesday, February 7th 2018 - 08:55 UTC
EU draft proposes strict conditions for UK in the post-Brexit transition period

The European Union wants to be able to restrict the UK's access to the single market if there is a dispute after Brexit, a leaked document suggests. The power to suspend “certain benefits” would apply during the post-Brexit transition phase before the final arrangements come into force.
Tuesday, January 30th 2018 - 07:00 UTC
EU rules for post-March 2019: UK abides but will not be involved in making them

The European Union has set out its demands for the temporary transition period after the UK leaves in March 2019, and EU wants the UK to continue to follow its rules but not be involved in making decisions.
Friday, December 22nd 2017 - 10:58 UTC
“Mercosur, the most isolated and protectionist block in the world”

Mercosur is the most isolated and protectionist block in the world, said Argentine president Mauricio Macri on Thursday during a meeting with Argentine media, in Brasilia, in the framework of the current presidential summit during which the six-month rotating chair of the group will passed from Brazil to Paraguay.
Wednesday, December 20th 2017 - 09:30 UTC
EU support for Falklands at the UN in doubt, warns ex UK ambassador

The European Union will refuse to back Britain in United Nations votes over the Falkland Islands after Brexit, a former ambassador has suggested. Other countries regarded the UK’s loss of influence since the Leave vote “as a shark would regard blood in the water”, Lord Hannay told a parliamentary inquiry.
Tuesday, December 19th 2017 - 12:48 UTC
May admits that during the Brexit transition period, UK would still be bound by EU rules

Theresa May has acknowledged that Britain will be unable to implement any new trade deals during a Brexit transition phase, telling MPs that although the country would have left the customs union it would still be bound by its rules.
Tuesday, December 19th 2017 - 12:28 UTC
Hard Brexit, soft Brexit, and the Irish question

By Gwynne Dyer - Politicians never lie. Well, hardly ever. They're not into full disclosure, as a rule, but they know that if you lie, sooner or later you will be caught out, and then you are in deep trouble. So just change the subject, or answer a different question than the one you were asked, or just keep talking but saying nothing until everybody gets bored and moves on.