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UK election: Britons living in EU countries 'denied democracy'

Brexit directly impacts Britons living on the continent – but many are barred from voting in the UK general election, while others fear their ballots won’t be counted.

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The Brief: 10 years of The Lisbon Treaty

A look at how The Lisbon Treaty has positively and negatively affected the European Union 10 years after its adoption.

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Euroviews. Brexit: What European businesses should prepare for now ǀ View

While Brexit will inevitably affect different areas of any European or global business, if companies can be adaptable, they stand in better stead to weather the storm. While it may be costly now, being prepared for any outcome is the best current approach to an uncertain political climate.

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Italian exporters hope UK election will end Brexit uncertainty

Italian luxury goods manufacturers and other businesses are watching the British market closely ahead of the UK election and Brexit. Euronews reports from Lombardy.

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Johnson unveils 'Get Brexit Done' manifesto — key points at a glance

The Conservatives pledge headline tax freezes and money to fix pot-holes in the roads, as well as Britain's much-delayed exit from the EU.

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Corbyn: I'll be neutral in second Brexit referendum

Corbyn's pledge came in a BBC debate in which leaders of the four main parties answered questions from a studio audience.

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UK Liberal Democrats launch election campaign with vow to stop Brexit

The Libdems launched their election platform this week, pledging to hire more teachers, create a frequent flyer tax and legalise cannabis. But what has been making the headlines is their radical stance on Brexit.

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Corbyn and Johnson clash over Brexit in first TV debate

"We have a deal that's oven-ready," said Johnson as his Labour rival promised to "give the final say to the people."

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Boris versus Binface: The barmy battles in Britain's 'Brexit election'

If you thought British politics couldn't get any more surreal, a glance at this list of constituency clashes should make you think again.

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UK PM says all Conservative candidates back his Brexit deal

"I am offering a pact with the people: if you vote Conservative you can be 100 per cent sure a majority Conservative government will unblock Parliament and get Brexit done," Johnson told The Telegraph newspaper.

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Brussels launches legal action against UK over commissioner row

Brussels accuses Britain of "breaching its EU Treaty obligations by not suggesting a candidate for the post of EU Commissioner."

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EU's Tusk warns post-Brexit UK will be 'second-rate player'

Britain will lose influence in international affairs and become a "second-rate player" after it leaves the bloc, EU Council president Donald Tusk said on Wednesday.

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Legal challenge to force UK government to release Russia report

A media non-profit organisation announced on Wednesday that it has launched a legal challenge to force the British government to release a report on alleged Russian interference in the UK’s Brexit vote and British politics.

Germany

Brexit prompts Tesla to choose Germany over UK for first Europe plant

Tesla CEO told Auto Express that "Brexit uncertainty" had influenced the company's decision to open its first European plant in Berlin.

Europe News

NATO still 'necessary' amid Macron criticism it is 'brain dead'

Brexit, NATO, Trump, Turkey and more, Sassoli offered his take on many of today's hot topics for Euronews' Global Conversation.

United Kingdom

Brexit donor Banks likens Nigel Farage to casino gambler

Banks told Reuters that he thinks Farage will also stand down candidates in Labour marginals to avoid splitting the Brexit vote.

Belgium

'Problems' with Brexit deal still need to be solved — Verhofstadt

Verhofstadt told MEPs that “problems need to be solved” before the Withdrawal Agreement can be recommended to member states for approval.

United Kingdom

Boost for Johnson as Farage says Brexit Party won't fight Tory seats

Nigel Farage said his Brexit Party won't contest seats held by Boris Johnson's Conservatives in order to prevent a hung or pro-Remain parliament.

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SNP election launch pledges pact to 'block' Brexit and Boris Johnson

The SNP, which has run Scotland’s government since 2007, promised a bill to stop the NHS being a "bargaining chip" in post-Brexit trade talks.

Business

Facebook says doctored UK election video wouldn't break its ad rules

A video posted to the Facebook page of the Conservative Party appears to show shadow Brexit secretary Keir Starmer unable to answer a question from a TV show host - but this has been doctored.