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MEPs fear being forced to approve post-Brexit deal in little time

The EU and the UK are still negotiating at pace. But even if a deal is struck before December 31, parliaments will have little time to examine it before trade barriers come into force.

Europe News

Belgium may use 17th-century charter to keep British fishing rights

The charter was issued by Charles II following his exile to Europe after his father, Charles I, was executed in 1649.

Europe News

Barnier hints at Brexit progress as French minister slams UK 'madness'

The EU's chief negotiator implies key sticking points have been reduced to fishing rights and competition rules as talks resume in Brussels.

World News

UK, EU say post-Brexit trade talks will continue past Sunday deadline

Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen agreed to continue negotiating amid an impending December 31 Brexit deadline.

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United Kingdom

UK plans to use Royal Navy ships to stop EU fishing boats slammed

Politicians in the UK and the EU have widely criticised the plans, deeming them "irresponsible" and reminiscent of "19th-century gunboat diplomacy".

United Kingdom

Truck queues at UK ports as Sunday Brexit deal deadline looms

Ahead of the year-end deadline there are already extra long queues of trucks on both sides of the English Channel as UK companies try to lay in extra stock in case of disruption in January.

United Kingdom

Brexit: Johnson snubbed by Merkel and Macron after requesting calls

Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen have until Sunday to reach a deal after Brexit trade deal talks stalled.

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Europe's week: Brexit talks stuck as EU budget finally moves forward

It wasn't all doom and gloom this week for EU negotiations.

France

Macron on EU-UK fishing feud: 'I'm not giving my piece of cake away'

Fishing rights have been one of the thorniest issues of the Brexit trade deal negotiations. Now Macron has weighed in.

World

Long queues at French and UK ports as Brexit deadline looms

Ports in France and the UK are gridlocked as businesses scramble to stock-up ahead of the Brexit deadline, while some British retailers have expressed concern they'll struggle to get products into stores.

United Kingdom

'Strong possibility' that UK-EU trade talks will fail — Boris Johnson

UK Prime Minister says the country should prepare for an "Australia-style" relationship with the EU — his preferred term for a no-deal exit

World News

'We can find compromises': French optimism over Brexit breakthrough

France's Europe minister Clement Beaune was speaking after weeks of Brexit deadlock.

Travel News

Britons could face COVID travel ban to EU countries from January 1

Due to the end of the Brexit transition period, the UK will no longer be exempt from COVID-related travel curbs within the bloc.

World News

EU unveils no-deal Brexit contingency measures for transport

"Our responsibility is to be prepared for all eventualities, including not having a deal in place," EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday.

Europe News

EU summit in Brussels: Five key things to look out for

In the first physical summit since October, EU leaders are set to discuss COVID-19 vaccinations, security and the bloc's budget.

United Kingdom

UK signs free trade deal with Singapore ahead of Brexit

The UK’s agreement with the major financial and commercial hub is expected to provide the UK with support in Asia as the country negotiates its exit from the European Union.

Europe News

Brexit and budget deadlock set to overshadow EU summit in Brussels

It's crunch time in Brussels, as European leaders meet physically for the first time since October.

World News

Can the post-Brexit transition period be extended? If not, why not?

If the UK and EU fail to strike a trade deal, pressure is likely to grow for some mechanism to offset the worst effects of a 'no-deal scenario'.

United Kingdom

'He's absolutely stuck': UK PM skewered ahead of Brexit dinner date

UK PM Boris Johnson is set for crucial Brexit trade deal talks with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen over dinner in Brussels tonight.

World News

'Firm decision' to be made on UK-EU trade talks by Sunday, leaders say

Leaders say 'very large gaps remain' amid fears of no post-Brexit deal, following talks between UK PM Boris Johnson and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels