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brussels bureau

New Brexit deadline set for May 22 if MPs back divorce deal

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on February 10, 2019.

brussels bureau 20/03/2019

Hungary's Orban said he agreed voluntarily to Fidesz suspension from EPP

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said he voluntarily agreed to pause Fidesz' party participation from the EPP.

Belgium 20/03/2019

Watch again: EU's Tusk says Brexit extension possible if divorce deal passed

A short Brexit extension is "possible" but "conditional", EU Council President Donald Tusk said on Wednesday, in a short press conference in reaction to UK PM Theresa May's decision to ask Brussels for a Brexit extension until June 30.

United Kingdom 20/03/2019

May calls on MPs once again to back her Brexit deal and tells Britons 'I'm on your side'

UK Prime Minister Theresa May made a statement following the EU saying a short Brexit delay is possible if Ministers back her deal.

United Kingdom 20/03/2019

European Council to weigh up Brexit delay as UK requests short extension

UK Prime Minister has said she will seek only a short delay to Brexit from the EU, ahead of the summit on March 21.

United Kingdom 13/03/2019

Brexit: 'We’re leaving the EU, but we should be friends,’ British girl, 6, tells Tusk

A letter sent to EU Council President Donald Tusk from a 6-year-old British girl has brought leaders a little perspective during the tumultuous weeks before Brexit.

Egypt 25/02/2019

Both sides declare first EU-Arab League summit a success

The first EU-Arab League summit has ended in Egypt with both sides declaring it a success and announcing plans for a second meeting in 2022.

Raw Politics 25/02/2019

Donald Tusk urges 'common commitment' to upholding human rights at summit in Egypt

In the first event of its kind, Donald Tusk addressed the importance of "common commitment" in addressing global human rights issues at the EU-Arab League summit in Egypt.

Egypt 25/02/2019

Delaying Brexit would be 'rational solution', says Tusk

Delaying Brexit would be a "rational solution", European Council President Donald Tusk said at a press conference following a summit between Arab League and European Union member states.

Ukraine 21/02/2019

Victims of Ukraine's deadly revolution remembered five years on

The revolution happened after protesters hit the streets to demonstrate against the government's sudden decision to pull out of signing an association agreement with the European Union.

brussels bureau 19/02/2019

Donald Tusk pledges support to Ukraine

While visiting Ukraine to commemorate the Ukranian revolution, EU Council President Donald Tusk promises that Europe will never recognize Russia's annexation of Crimea. He also said that Europe will not give up sanctions against Moscow.

Raw Politics 07/02/2019

Raw Politics in full: May in Brussels; France-Italy spat and Rome's economic woes

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Raw Politics 07/02/2019

'Is this hell prime minister?' Euronews journalist asks May ahead of EU meeting

Euronews' political editor Darren McCaffrey had a cheeky question for Theresa May as she arrived in Brussels on Thursday.

Good Morning Europe 07/02/2019

London and Brussels divided over Tusk "special place in hell" outburst

Outrage from Brexit supporters, but some in Brussels praise Tusk for saying out loud what many think in private.

Raw Politics 06/02/2019

Raw Politics in full: Tusk's controversial comment, renewed arms race, anti-trust and #MeToo

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Raw Politics 06/02/2019

Raw Politics: MEPs react to Tusk's 'special place in hell' comment

President of the European Council, Donald Tusk, delivered a major blow to Brexiteers on Wednesday, contemplating their "special place in hell".

United Kingdom 06/02/2019

EU chief Donald Tusk says 'special place in hell for those who promoted Brexit without a plan'

His comments have proved controversial.

brussels bureau 14/12/2018

EU tells May: No renegotiation - basta!

Britain unsuccessfully tries to get concessions from EU27

Raw Politics 11/12/2018

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Poland 10/11/2018

A strong Poland needs a strong Europe, Tusk warns

Poland 17/10/2018

'Don't unscrew Poland from the EU', Tusk tells Warsaw

“The plaque is not a big deal. What matters is that they do not unscrew Poland from the European Union”, Tusk tweeted after a plaque bearing his name was removed by Polish authorities.