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Result of Brexit negotiations is 'up to London', says Tusk

"It is in fact up to London how this will end – with a good deal, no deal, or no Brexit," the European Council president said

Belgium

Three possible outcomes to Brexit talks, says Tusk

Outcome is up to UK, but Tusk suggests no Brexit may be an option

Europe News

'I hate the no deal scenario,' EU chief on Brexit

Deal or no deal? That's still the question stirring up all things Brexit

Europe News

Catalonia: 'No room' for EU mediation

EU makes position clear on Catalonia as tensions escalate

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Europe News

Brief from Brussels: New anti-terror measures and 'unity' urged ahead of summit

Europe News

Push for 'unity' ahead of EU summit

EU Council president writes letter to leaders as they prepare to meet in Brussels

United Kingdom

Brexit: avoiding a meltdown

The UK will reportedly be offered a goodwill gesture at a crucial summit in Brussels this week as EU nations seek to break the deadlock over Brexit.

United Kingdom

Brussels plays good cop, bad cop over Brexit talks

A draft EU document offers hope to the UK by suggesting internal preparations for future trade negotations should begin now.

United Kingdom

Tusk praises UK attitude change, but says more progress needed in Brexit talks

The European Council President welcomes a change in tone from the UK over Brexit, but says sufficient progress has not yet been made.

Poland

Donald Tusk questioned in Polish inquiry into Smolensk plane crash

The European Council president was Poland's prime minister at the time of the 2010 disaster that killed 96 people including President Kaczynski.

Europe News

EU's Tusk says UK PM May's offer on citizens rights "below our expectations"

British Prime Minister Theresa May’s “fair and serious” offer on EU expats rights has been rebuffed by two senior Brussels officials.

Belgium

First day of EU summit sees May set out expat plan

At a meeting of EU leaders in Brussels, the prime minister's first priority is proposing a citizenship proposal for EU nationals in Britain.

Europe News

Trump begins Brussels whirlwind visit

US President Donald Trump has kicked off his whirlwind visit to Brussels.

France

Macron meets European Council President Tusk for first time since inauguration

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday met with European Council President Donald Tusk for the first time since taking office.

Europe News

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.

Europe News

EU's Tusk wary 'smear campaign' lies behind Polish probe

European Council president Donald Tusk has said a Polish military investigation that the probe is part of a smear campaign organised by his political opponents Prosecutors are investigating former int

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: Hungary faces mounting criticism, 'friendly' Brexit meeting

This is the Brief from Brussels, a round-up of the daily news stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.

Europe News

Brexit: Tusk and May in 'friendly' meeting

Let’s try to ease tensions.

Economy

Donald Tusk: "No one is interested in punishing Greece"

New attempts are being made to kick-start Greek bailout talks that have been delayed for months

Europe News

EU unveils draft guidelines for big Brexit talks

The EU has unveiled its plans for negotiating the big Brexit, after the UK formally filed for a divorce.