Let’s move on: EU wants to keep big role after Brexit
4 years, 11 months ago

Let’s move on: EU wants to keep big role after Brexit

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — As the United Kingdom prepared to bring to an end its 47-year EU membership, the bloc’s top officials on Friday pledged to continue playing a prominent role “in the ever-louder cacophony of the world,” despite the loss of a powerful affiliate. In a text published by several European media outlets, EU commission president Ursula von der Leyen, Parliament president David Sassoli and Council president Charles Michel expressed their regrets to see Britain leave but also sounded eager to turn the page, saying the U.K.'s departure marks “a new dawn for Europe.” Speaking later at news conference, von der Leyen described the EU as “global economic powerhouse” and Michel said EU leaders will devote all their “energy to building a stronger and more ambitious European Union.” The U.K. officially leaves the continental alliance at midnight Brussels time. But together, the European Union can.” The main immediate task for the EU after Brexit is now to negotiate new agreements with Britain in a vast array of topics including trade, data sharing and security. As some Brexit-supporting British lawmakers, accompanied by bagpipes and a Union Jack flag, marched out of the European Parliament with their luggage to take the Eurostar train back to London, Sassoli, von der Leyen and Michel sent a friendly message to the first country ever to leave the bloc.

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Independent readers want UK to prioritise EU relations – not US relationship
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Independent readers want UK to prioritise EU relations – not US relationship

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Who should the UK prioritise relations with – the US or the EU? Join the Independent Debate
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Who should the UK prioritise relations with – the US or the EU? Join the Independent Debate

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UK must rejoin EU, warns Clegg, claiming bloc is on brink of collapse
1 month ago

UK must rejoin EU, warns Clegg, claiming bloc is on brink of collapse

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Prioritise ties with EU over relationship with Trump, UK voters urge Starmer
1 month ago

Prioritise ties with EU over relationship with Trump, UK voters urge Starmer

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UK must rebuild EU relations post-Brexit, Bank of England chief warns
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UK must rebuild EU relations post-Brexit, Bank of England chief warns

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Britain on way to long-term decline without EU, warns Bank
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Britain on way to long-term decline without EU, warns Bank

The Telegraph  

Britain must rebuild trade ties with Europe to help stem the economy’s long-term decline, the Bank of England Governor has told Rachel Reeves. The Chancellor echoed Mr Bailey’s remarks, as she renewed Government calls for a “reset” with the European Union after blaming Brexit for some of the UK’s economic woes. She said: “We will not be reversing Brexit or …

Trump's 'America first' policy may undo Brexit impact, play into Starmer's UK-EU relations 'reset'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump's 'America first' policy may undo Brexit impact, play into Starmer's UK-EU relations 'reset'

Firstpost  

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been vocal about a “reset” in UK-EU relations but ruled out rejoining the single market or customs union As US President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the presidency, his “America First” trade stance could complicate Britain’s post-Brexit global ambitions. British officials are bracing for Trump’s proposed tariffs, which would impact British exports to …

Britain will rejoin the EU within 15 years, former Brussels chief predicts
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Britain will rejoin the EU within 15 years, former Brussels chief predicts

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How we’ll use our landmark new defence pact to reset Brexit
2 months, 2 weeks ago

How we’ll use our landmark new defence pact to reset Brexit

The Independent  

We face an era of growing instability and a rising tide of aggression. We will sign the Trinity House Agreement that will bind our two nations closer together, strengthen European cooperation, and bolster our collective security. The agreement will unlock strengthened cooperation between our armed forces, with joint training and exercises to strengthen Nato’s eastern flank, and German aircraft operating …

UK and EU to work ‘at pace’ on strengthening economic and security co-operation
3 months, 1 week ago

UK and EU to work ‘at pace’ on strengthening economic and security co-operation

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UK should show EU it wants closer ties, says think tank
3 months, 2 weeks ago

UK should show EU it wants closer ties, says think tank

China Daily  

The United Kingdom should commit to improving relations with the European Union, an influential trade policy think tank says. "Emotions around the UK's departure from the EU are far from healed, and this scarring is damaging the prospects," David Henig, a former civil servant and trade policy expert and author of the road map, told The Guardian. Henig said "many …

Britain must partner with the EU on defence, says boss of Royal Navy helicopter supplier
5 months ago

Britain must partner with the EU on defence, says boss of Royal Navy helicopter supplier

The Telegraph  

But Mr Higgins said Britain and Europe need to work together more on defence projects to get the most out of tight national budgets, comparing the fragmented way EU states currently buy equipment to the much bigger purchasing power of the Pentagon in the US. And how do we need to have appropriate conversations about appropriate things?’ “I see a …

UK looking to rekindle trade ties with bloc
5 months, 3 weeks ago

UK looking to rekindle trade ties with bloc

China Daily  

By EARLE GALE in London | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-07-17 09:20 Two women walk along the beach in Skegness, England, on June 11, 2024. The United Kingdom's new Labour Party government has said it wants to build a closer trading relationship with the European Union, after years of strained post-Brexit ties with the bloc. Reynolds was due to …

UK looking to rekindle trade ties with bloc
5 months, 3 weeks ago

UK looking to rekindle trade ties with bloc

China Daily  

Two women walk along the beach in Skegness, England, on June 11, 2024. The United Kingdom's new Labour Party government has said it wants to build a closer trading relationship with the European Union, after years of strained post-Brexit ties with the bloc. Reynolds was due to deliver a speech in Italy on Wednesday, during his first overseas visit since …

Brussels hails new U.K. govt but seen sticking to Brexit deal
6 months ago

Brussels hails new U.K. govt but seen sticking to Brexit deal

The Hindu  

The EU on Friday congratulated Keir Starmer on Labour's election win in Britain, with Brussels foreseeing warmer ties with London — though little scope to change existing post-Brexit arrangements. European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen added she looked forward to working with Mr. Starmer "in a constructive partnership to address common challenges and strengthen European security." Mr. Michel said …

Britain will start ‘dating’ the EU when Labour gains power, says David Lammy
1 year, 3 months ago

Britain will start ‘dating’ the EU when Labour gains power, says David Lammy

The Telegraph  

Britain would start “dating” the EU under Labour’s plans to secure closer economic and defence ties with the bloc, David Lammy has suggested. In his most open remarks yet on Brexit policy he also described plans to upgrade Boris Johnson’s trade deal as the “starting point” for a wider reset. Structured dialogue “The starting point for a Labour government is …

UK and EU leaders to meet amid hope of Brexit trade spat fix
1 year, 10 months ago

UK and EU leaders to meet amid hope of Brexit trade spat fix

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and European Union leader Ursula von der Leyen are set to hold face-to-face talks, with expectations high they will seal a deal to resolve a thorny post-Brexit trade dispute. In a joint statement on Sunday the U.K. and the EU said European Commission President von der Leyen will travel to Britain on Monday …

How to rebuild our relationship with Europe after Brexit
1 year, 11 months ago

How to rebuild our relationship with Europe after Brexit

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As British voters cool on Brexit, UK softens tone towards EU
2 years, 1 month ago

As British voters cool on Brexit, UK softens tone towards EU

Associated Press  

LONDON — The British government on Sunday denied a report that it is seeking a “Swiss-style” relationship with the European Union that would remove many of the economic barriers erected by Brexit — even as it tries to improve ties with the bloc after years of acrimony. The U.K. government said “Brexit means we will never again have to accept …

As British voters cool on Brexit, UK softens tone toward European Union
2 years, 1 month ago

As British voters cool on Brexit, UK softens tone toward European Union

LA Times  

Britain’s new Conservative-majority government wants to restore ties with the European Union, acknowledging the economic cost of Brexit. The British government on Sunday denied a report that it is seeking a “Swiss-style” relationship with the European Union that would remove many of the economic barriers erected by Brexit — even as it tries to improve ties with the bloc after …

With division at home, UK’s Truss seeks to thaw EU relations
2 years, 3 months ago

With division at home, UK’s Truss seeks to thaw EU relations

Associated Press  

LONDON — After an acrimonious divorce and years of bickering, Britain’s government looks like it wants to make up with the European Union. Now, the government says Truss intends to play a leading role at the summit, where she will use an opening session address to urge unity against the “strategic challenges” exposed by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine — especially …

UK raises stakes in EU feud with threat to break Brexit deal
2 years, 7 months ago

UK raises stakes in EU feud with threat to break Brexit deal

Associated Press  

LONDON — The British government dramatically escalated a fight with the European Union on Tuesday by saying it will pass a law to scrap parts of the trade treaty signed by the two sides less than two years ago. Britain’s Conservative government says post-Brexit trade rules are hurting the economy and undermining peace in Northern Ireland, the only part of …

UK says there is ‘deal to be done’ to resolve feud with EU
2 years, 11 months ago

UK says there is ‘deal to be done’ to resolve feud with EU

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain’s foreign minister expressed optimism Friday that there is a “deal to be done” to resolve a Northern Ireland trade dispute that has soured the U.K.’s relations with the European Union. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss struck an upbeat tone after her first set of talks with European Commission Vice President Maroš Šefčovič, the bloc’s chief Brexit negotiator. Since …

New year, same feud: UK-EU resume talks on Brexit trade spat
2 years, 11 months ago

New year, same feud: UK-EU resume talks on Brexit trade spat

Associated Press  

LONDON — U.K. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss called for Britain and the European Union to rebuild their relationship, as she and bloc’s top Brexit official met Thursday for talks on a thorny dispute over Northern Ireland trade. Sefcovic said he wanted “stability” and “predictability” for Northern Ireland, the only part of the U.K. sharing a border with an EU member …

UK, EU keep talking but stay far apart in Brexit trade feud
3 years, 1 month ago

UK, EU keep talking but stay far apart in Brexit trade feud

Associated Press  

LONDON — The U.K. and the European Union inched away from a diplomatic cliff edge on Friday but remained miles apart in a post-Brexit spat that risks escalating into a cross-Channel trade war. Talks to resolve differences over Northern Ireland trade have dragged on for almost a month, with EU officials increasingly concerned that Britain plans to suspend parts of …

Divorced UK and EU head for new Brexit fight over N Ireland
3 years, 2 months ago

Divorced UK and EU head for new Brexit fight over N Ireland

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — It was late last Christmas Eve when the European Union and Britain finally clinched a Brexit trade deal after years of wrangling, threats and missed deadlines to seal their divorce. David Frost said during a speech in Lisbon that the EU “doesn’t always look like it wants us to succeed” or “get back to constructive working together.” He …

EU chief: EU-UK should put long-term relationship first
3 years, 6 months ago

EU chief: EU-UK should put long-term relationship first

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union’s top official urged both sides to think about their long-term relationship and put an end to the bloc’s spat with the U.K. over post-Brexit trade arrangements. In their latest feud, the EU is angry over the British government’s delay in implementing new checks on some goods coming into Northern Ireland from the rest of the …

British official says UK-EU relations ‘bumpy’ after Brexit
3 years, 7 months ago

British official says UK-EU relations ‘bumpy’ after Brexit

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain’s Brexit minister predicted Monday that relations between the U.K. and the European Union would continue to be “bumpy” amid tensions over post-Brexit trading arrangements. Frost said there was “a degree of unsettledness” in Northern Ireland about the arrangements, and urged the EU to show “pragmatism.” The bloc argues that Britain must abide by the legally binding treaty …

Despite Brexit, Britons won’t stop being European
3 years, 9 months ago

Despite Brexit, Britons won’t stop being European

CNN  

London CNN — The UK now has nearly three months of post-Brexit life under its belt. “Lots of people voted ‘Leave’ because they wanted the UK to have more control and they opposed immigration, but they do not support the idea of shrinking the state, deregulating, and lowering standards,” Curtis adds. “Most Brits wouldn’t call themselves a European, but the …

Challenges ahead as EU, UK open new chapter in relations
4 years ago

Challenges ahead as EU, UK open new chapter in relations

China Daily  

A lorry driver shows documentation to officials for both customs clearance and coronavirus disease test results as he arrives at the Eurotunnel on route to France on the first day after the end of the Brexit transition period, Folkestone, Britain, Jan 1, 2021. BRUSSELS - Challenges lie ahead for both the European Union and Britain following the inking of a …

Challenges ahead as EU, UK open new chapter in relations
4 years ago

Challenges ahead as EU, UK open new chapter in relations

China Daily  

A lorry driver shows documentation to officials for both customs clearance and coronavirus disease test results as he arrives at the Eurotunnel on route to France on the first day after the end of the Brexit transition period, Folkestone, Britain, Jan 1, 2021. BRUSSELS - Challenges lie ahead for both the European Union and Britain following the inking of a …

Post-Brexit, the UK should become more European and increase manufacturing
4 years ago

Post-Brexit, the UK should become more European and increase manufacturing

The Independent  

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United Kingdom Completes Its Exit From The European Union
4 years ago

United Kingdom Completes Its Exit From The European Union

NPR  

United Kingdom Completes Its Exit From The European Union Britain is now well and truly out of the European Union, and the border between the U.K. and its former partners in the EU will be very different, LEILA FADEL, HOST: Europe rang in the new year by wrapping up one of the world's biggest divorces. LANGFITT: Leila, what's really amazing …

Britain ends long Brexit journey with economic break from EU
4 years ago

Britain ends long Brexit journey with economic break from EU

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain’s long and sometimes acrimonious divorce from the European Union ended Thursday with an economic split that leaves the EU smaller and the U.K. freer but more isolated in a turbulent world. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, whose support for Brexit helped push the country out of the EU, called it “an amazing moment for this country.” “We have …

Brexit’s choice for EU, UK: firm friends or nearby rivals
4 years ago

Brexit’s choice for EU, UK: firm friends or nearby rivals

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The New Year could finally bring a fresh start and a commitment to let bygones be bygones for Britain and the European Union. Eleven months after Britain’s formal departure from the EU, Brexit becomes a fact of daily life on Friday, once a transition period ends and the U.K. fully leaves the world’s most powerful trading bloc. It …

What now for British economy with UK-EU trade deal reached?
4 years ago

What now for British economy with UK-EU trade deal reached?

The Independent  

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A Brexit Trade Deal At Last
4 years ago

A Brexit Trade Deal At Last

News 18  

Nearly five years since the Brexit crisis began, the United Kingdom and the European Union have clinched a trade deal that defines their relationship after Dec. 31. 2) TRADE – The UK will leave the EU’s single market and customs union, so the rules and regulations on trading everything from car parts to camembert cheese will change. 3) ECONOMY – …

UK clinches historic post-Brexit trade agreement with European Union
4 years ago

UK clinches historic post-Brexit trade agreement with European Union

Live Mint  

The U.K. clinched a historic trade deal with the European Union, averting the threat of an acrimonious breakup and laying the foundations for a new relationship with its biggest and nearest commercial partner. The agreement will allow for tariff and quota-free trade in goods after Dec. 31, but that won’t apply to the services industry -- about 80% of the …

'Deal Done': Britain Clinches Trade Deal with European Union Seven Days Ahead of Brexit
4 years ago

'Deal Done': Britain Clinches Trade Deal with European Union Seven Days Ahead of Brexit

News 18  

Britain clinched a narrow Brexit trade deal with the European Union on Thursday, just seven days before it exits one of the world’s biggest trading blocs in its most significant global shift since the loss of empire. “We have taken back control of our money, borders, laws, trade and our fishing waters… “We have delivered this great deal for the …

U.K. And EU Will Keep Negotiating As Brexit Deadline Looms
4 years ago

U.K. And EU Will Keep Negotiating As Brexit Deadline Looms

NPR  

U.K. And EU Will Keep Negotiating As Brexit Deadline Looms Enlarge this image toggle caption Olivier Hoslet/AP Olivier Hoslet/AP With a hard end-of-year deadline looming, the U.K. and the European Union will continue negotiations to try to avoid a no-deal Brexit, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Sunday. Taking the podium at EU headquarters in Brussels, Von …

UK-EU to resume Brexit trade talks but say large gaps remain
4 years ago

UK-EU to resume Brexit trade talks but say large gaps remain

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — In the end, not even dinner of scallops and steamed turbot could bring the leaders of the European Union and Britain any closer together than months of talks by negotiators seeking to cobble together a trade deal in the wake of their Brexit divorce. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave …

Brexit: No deal with EU worse for UK economy than Covid-19, says Bank of England governor
4 years, 1 month ago

Brexit: No deal with EU worse for UK economy than Covid-19, says Bank of England governor

CNN  

London CNN Business — Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has warned that failing to secure a new trade deal with the European Union would do more damage to the UK economy over the long run than the coronavirus pandemic. “I think the long-term effects … would be larger than the long-term effects of Covid,” Bailey said Monday in response …

Brexit: Biden victory could inject new dynamic into drive for UK-EU trade deal, says Irish minister
4 years, 2 months ago

Brexit: Biden victory could inject new dynamic into drive for UK-EU trade deal, says Irish minister

The Independent  

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On eve of UK deadline, trade talks with EU still stalled
4 years, 2 months ago

On eve of UK deadline, trade talks with EU still stalled

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — On the eve of a European Union summit that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson had set as a deadline to seal a post-Brexit trade agreement, talks remained in a deep rut Wednesday over fundamental differences on the issues of state aid and fisheries. In draft summit conclusions obtained by The Associated Press, the 27 leaders will note “with …

As EU talks resume, UK says it could break international law
4 years, 4 months ago

As EU talks resume, UK says it could break international law

Associated Press  

LONDON — The U.K. indicated Tuesday that it was prepared to break an international agreement as post-Brexit trade discussions with the European Union resumed on an increasingly acrimonious tone. Though details of the Internal Market Bill are unclear, Lewis said the planned legislation as it relates to Northern Ireland “does break international law in a very specific and limited way.” …

EU warns UK on commitments ahead of more Brexit trade talks
4 years, 4 months ago

EU warns UK on commitments ahead of more Brexit trade talks

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union warned the British government on Monday that any attempt to renege on commitments made ahead of its departure from the bloc earlier this year could put at risk the hard-won peace in Northern Ireland. She said in a tweet that the agreement is an “obligation under international law” and a “prerequisite for any future partnership.” …

EU says ‘significant divergences’ remain in Brexit talks
4 years, 6 months ago

EU says ‘significant divergences’ remain in Brexit talks

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — EU and U.K. negotiators have yet to find a way to overcome “significant divergences” in their attempt to seal a post-Brexit compromise, the European Union’s chief negotiator said on Thursday. Following discussions in London between members of both negotiating teams, EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier noted in a message posted on Twitter that “significant divergences remain,” adding that …

Brexit just happened. Britain and the EU are already fighting about what comes next
4 years, 11 months ago

Brexit just happened. Britain and the EU are already fighting about what comes next

CNN  

London CNN Business — Britain and the European Union have taken their first steps toward negotiating a new free trade deal, staking out sharply divergent positions Monday that point to more fraught negotiations and another year of uncertainty for businesses. Speaking less than three days after Britain left the European Union, the bloc’s chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, told reporters …

Brexit: UK finally leaves EU, immediate aftermath and future implications
4 years, 11 months ago

Brexit: UK finally leaves EU, immediate aftermath and future implications

Op India  

The United Kingdom formally left the European Union at 11:00 pm on Friday. Johnson’s address to the Nation In an address to the nation, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said, “For many people, this is an astonishing moment of hope, a moment they thought would never come. Driving licences, pet passports and European Health Insurance Cards issued in the UK …

British companies want to make the most of Brexit – investing in growth is how the government can help
4 years, 11 months ago

British companies want to make the most of Brexit – investing in growth is how the government can help

The Independent  

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