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Banksy shows workman removing star from EU flag

The latest work of graffiti artist Banksy shows a workman removing a star from an EU flag.

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"Brexit for the many, not the few" promises UK's opposition leader

In a swipe at Prime Minister Theresa May, the opposition leader said a Labour government would not threaten Europe during negotiations.

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EU Brexit negotiator Barnier demands guarantees on citizens' rights

Speaking at an EU conference in Italy on Friday, chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said that member states must have reassurances that citizens affected by Britain’s withdrawal from the bloc will

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State of the Union: war of words over Brexit

This is the State of the Union, a roundup of the top stories from Brussels each week: In this episode: the war of words over that Brexit dinner between Jean-Claude Juncker; the British parliament is d

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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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Euroviews. How Theresa May took Britons out from Europe

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How the press reacted to Theresa May's attack on Brussels

After accusing Brussels of interfering in the UK General Election, Theresa May has been cheered on and criticised by the UK press.

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UK: pre-election and pre-Brexit economic growth

Business Line this week looks at the economic background to Britain's parliamentary election and the plans to leave the European Union.

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The Brief from Brussels: Clock ticking on Brexit talks, says EU's Barnier

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

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Britain's PM accuses EU politicians of trying to influence June's election

Ahead of June's snap poll, Theresa May said threats had been made 'deliberately timed to affect the result of the general election.'

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EU's Barnier warns against 'painless' Brexit 'illusion

It is an “illusion” to think that Britain’s exit will be “concluded quickly and painlessly”, the bloc’s chief Brexit negotiator said on Wednesday.

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The Brief From Brussels: Downing Street dinner row rumbles on

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

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How Madrid is hoping to attract talent and investment from a post-Brexit UK

Spain’s capital city Madrid could benefit from Brexit.

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Brexit divorce turns nasty over German media leaks

The divorce between Britain and Brussels is getting nasty after a German newspaper reported last week’s Brexit talks were a disaster.

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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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Tony Blair back to battle Brexit

Former British PM Tony Blair to "get his hands dirty" on Brexit

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Theresa May: 'I'm not in a different Galaxy"

UK PM Theresa May responds to EU 27's divorce terms on first major TV appearance since calling a snap election. She also hit back at EU leader's alleged claims she was living "in a different Galaxy".

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Conservatives lead shrinks in latest polls ahead of UK election

The party of British Prime Minister Theresa May is still in front by at least 11 points with just weeks until election day.

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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.