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Brussels' mixed response to May's dismal defeat

There seems to be a scent of schadenfreude among some EU figures over Theresa May's devastating defeat in Britain's general election

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Global leaders up in arms at Trump's climate decision

Angela Merkel and Jean-Claude Junker lead European criticism, echoed around the world, of Donald Trump's withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement.

Belgium

Concerns over possible US exit from climate deal

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The Brief From Brussels: US, Germany ties under strain after Trump tweets

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of today’s top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.

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EU's Juncker faces tax questions from MEPs

European Commission chief Jean Claude Juncker once again faced questions about Luxembourg’s sweetheart tax deals with major firms on Tuesday.

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The Brief from Brussels: MEPs to grill Juncker on Panama Papers, tax

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from the EU’s de facto political capital.

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Trump begins Brussels whirlwind visit

US President Donald Trump has kicked off his whirlwind visit to Brussels.

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EU Commission: 1-minute silence for Manchester victims

European commission shows solidarity with the British people

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EU congratulates Macron

European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker has congratulated Emmanuel Macron on his victory.

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EU's Juncker jokes English 'losing importance' because of Brexit

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker joked on Friday that the English language is losing its importance in Europe as a result of Brexit.

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Juncker sparks British outrage after English-language jab

Juncker said he would speak in French because "slowly but surely English is losing importance in Europe" during an address in Florence.

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"Brussels gossip" says UK PM over reports of friction with EU chief

Theresa May has dismissed an account of a “difficult dinner” with Jean-Claude Junker as mere “Brussels gossip”.

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EU leaders approve tough terms for Brexit talks

EU leaders have approved negotiating guidelines for Britain’s exit from the bloc at a special summit in Brussels.

United Kingdom

Britain welcomes Brexit negotiators ahead of key EU summit

Clearing the air, the British Prime Minister has welcomed the EU’s Brexit negotiation team in London.

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Brussels mulls Macron first round victory

The day after the night before.

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EU criticism mounts of Hungary's crackdown on foreign universities

There is criticism from the European Commission’s president over controversial moves by Hungary’s prime minister to crackdown on foreign universities.

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The Brief from Brussels: EU gears up to talk Brexit

This is the Brief from Brussels, a round-up of the daily news stories from Europe’s de-facto political capital.

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Brexit is 'not the end' of the EU

We will survive – the message from the EU’s most powerful political family in the wake of Britain’s formal decision to quit the bloc.

Belgium

Euroviews. Sixty years on, Europe needs leaders who fight fear with positivity

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EU and Japan set sights on new trade and political pact

The world needs a “strongly united Europe.