EP Commissioner-designate Hearings: Dombrovskis a steady hand for EU economy
At a hearing in the European Parliament, the new European Commission’s designated Executive Vice-President for the Economy, Valdis Dombrovskis, spoke of empowering Europe’s green and digital transformation with the EU’s economic policies. The EPP Group’s Esther de Lange, a Member…
Boris Johnson: UK offering EU ‘very constructive’ Brexit proposals
From BBC Boris Johnson says the government is offering the EU “very constructive and far-reaching proposals” to break the Brexit impasse. Speaking to the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg, he confirmed the UK’s plan would include some customs checks on the island…
Boris Johnson says EU has had ‘bellyful’ of Brexit process
The EU has had “a bellyful” of the Brexit process and wants to get a deal, Boris Johnson has told the BBC. He told Laura Kuenssberg it was “fed up with endless delays” and wanted to move onto the next…
UK Brexit: ‘Election in October’ if MPs block no deal
From BBC The government is expected to table a motion to hold a general election on 14 October if it is defeated by MPs opposed to a no-deal Brexit on Tuesday. Boris Johnson said he did not want an election,…
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UK: Parliament suspension: Queen approves PM’s plan
From BBC Parliament will be suspended just days after MPs return to work in September – and only a few weeks before the Brexit deadline. Boris Johnson said a Queen’s Speech would take place after the suspension, on 14 October,…
Brexit: EU migration rules ‘to end straight after no-deal’
From BBC The UK government has said EU free movement rules will end immediately if there is a no-deal Brexit on 31 October. Theresa May had considered phasing out the rules if the UK leaves the EU without an agreement,…
UK: Boris Johnson’s Brexit policy ‘unacceptable’ – EU negotiator
From BBC Top European officials have rebuffed the Brexit policy of Boris Johnson after his first speech to UK MPs. The new prime minister said he was committed to “getting rid” of the Irish border backstop, which has long been…
UK: Boris Johnson wins race to be Tory leader and PM
From BBC Boris Johnson has been elected new Conservative leader in a ballot of party members and will become the next UK prime minister. He beat Jeremy Hunt comfortably, winning 92,153 votes to his rival’s 46,656. The former London mayor…
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EU announces additional aid for Latin America and the Caribbean
From New Europe EU By ep|neonline The European Commission has announced on 23 July a new humanitarian funding of €18.5 million to protect the vulnerable communities in the Latin American and Caribbean region from natural disasters. This includes €15 million to support…
UK: Tory leadership race – contenders clash over Brexit
From BBC Contenders to replace Theresa May as Conservative leader have clashed over delivering Brexit during a TV debate. The MPs argued over whether a new deal could be renegotiated with the EU, and the prospect of a no-deal Brexit….
