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UK agrees to give EU ambassador full diplomatic status, ending clash

EU ambassador Joao Vale de Almeida, will get "a status consistent with heads of missions of states".

France

UK sends navy patrol vessels to Jersey amid fishing row

The UK is sending two Royal Navy patrol vessels to monitor a potential blockade of Jersey's main port after France threatened to cut off power to the Channel Island over post-Brexit fishing conditions.

United Kingdom

Staff shortages across UK hospitality sector blamed on Brexit

Despite a wave of job losses and more than 35,000 fewer employees across the UK's hospitality sector, restaurants and cafes are still struggling to find the staff.

My Europe Series

With unionism in turmoil, is now the time for a united Ireland?

A century on from the partition of Ireland, communities in Northern Ireland are as divided as ever. Is reunification the answer?

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My Europe Series

Europe's week: Vaccine passports, Brexit, Sofagate and AstraZeneca

These are the key stories from the Brussels bubble this week.

United Kingdom

'Black day' as UK fishermen lose access to Norway sub-Arctic waters

Prior to the UK-EU divorce, access to Norwegian waters was negotiated at the European Union level.

France

France threatens retaliation if UK doesn't comply on fishing

France has threatened the United Kingdom with "retaliatory measures" on financial services if the post-Brexit agreement on fisheries is not implemented.

Europe News

MEPs ratify EU-UK trade deal marking beginning of post-Brexit world

Michel Barnier addressed the European Parliament ahead of the vote on Tuesday, calling Brexit a "failure of the European Union" and urged both Brussels and national governments to draw lessons from the UK's departure.

France

French fishermen threaten to block UK lorries amid Brexit fishing row

Protesting fishermen said Thursday night's demonstration was "a warning shot", and threatened to "move up a gear" if the EU didn't act on the issue.

World

UK Brexit minister meets EU chief to discuss Northern Ireland Protocol

"There was a lot that was left out, meaning that obviously there will be a need for a practical solution of how to then implement it," a customs and international trade advisor told Euronews.

Germany

'Dexit!' AfD wants to follow UK and take Germany out of EU

The so-called "Dexit" policy emerged at a two-day AfD conference to firm up its strategy ahead of Germany’s general election in September.

United Kingdom

Unrest in Belfast continues despite calls for calm after Duke's death

"Protests have been postponed out of respect for the Queen and the Royal Family," read posters posted in Unionist areas of the city.

My Europe Series

What's behind the outbreak of violence in parts of Northern Ireland?

Successive nights of violence in various majority unionist areas of Northern Ireland has left dozens of police officers injured - but what has started the unrest?

Europe News

Belfast riots a 'direct consequence of Brexit', says former Irish PM

In an interview with Euronews, John Bruton calls Boris Johnson "irresponsible" but also blames the violence on the actions of Sinn Féin and recent calls for Irish unification.

United Kingdom

Northern Ireland officials condemn violence after Belfast riots

15 police officers were injured during rioting in a loyalist area of Belfast amid rising tensions over post-Brexit arrangements in Northern Ireland.

World News

100 days on, what impact has Brexit had on UK-EU trade?

100 days after post-Brexit rules kicked in, trade bodies foresee long-term supply problems while some smaller UK businesses have been shut out of EU markets altogether.

United Kingdom

Brexit: Quarter of small UK firms have temporarily suspended EU sales

Increased paperwork and border checks have put small UK businesses under strain and left them wondering if exporting to the bloc is worth the hassle, a new survey shows.

United Kingdom

Union Jack flag must be flown on all government buildings, UK decrees

Under the new rules, any government building wishing to fly the European Union flag will need special permission.

Europe News

EU extends temporary fishing quotas with UK until July

EU agriculture and fisheries ministers agreed on Tuesday to extend the provisional fishing quotas agreed with the United Kingdom following Brexit

Ireland

Biden recommits to Good Friday Agreement on St. Patrick's Day

In a virtual meeting with Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin, Biden said they had a robust agenda to tackle together including the COVID-19 pandemic and Ireland's leadership on the UN Security Council.