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The Brief: European Council says Britain has not offered ‘realistic alternative’ to Irish backstop

The Brief: Britain hasn't offered a "realistic alternative" to the Irish backstop, European Council President Donald Tusk said in a tweet responding to Prime Minister Johnson's letter requesting that Brussels drop the policy.

United Kingdom

EU being 'a bit negative' but we'll get there on Brexit deal: Johnson

The European Union is being "a bit negative" concerning reaching a Brexit deal but it can be done, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday evening.

Ukraine

'Ukraine can count on EU,' bloc's leaders tell new president Zelensky

A summit in Kiev with EU leaders Donald Tusk and Jean-Claude Juncker offers a chance for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to prove he is a serious statesman, the Atlantic Council's Peter Dickinson told Euronews.

Belgium

'Europe is a woman' says Tusk says while defending top job deal

Outgoing President of the European Council Donald Tusk held a press conference after German Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen was nominated as Commission president.

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Belgium

Putin says liberalism obsolete, Tusk says authoritarianism obsolete

The Russian president and EU Council president have entered into a battle of ideologies.

Poland

EU's Tusk slams Polish leaders for 'disrespecting constitution'

European Council President Donald Tusk called on Poland's political leaders to respect the constitution on Friday, amid speculation that he may return to domestic politics when his term ends in November.

World

Your Call in full: Is a Brexit reversal realistic?

Watch Tuesday night's episode of Your Call.

World

Raw Politics in full: Notre Dame fire and Brexit optimism

Watch Tuesday night's full episode of Raw Politics

Europe News

Farage predicts 'new future for British democracy'; MEPs debate Brexit

MEPs in Strasbourg engaged in an emotional debate on Tuesday over last week's decision to extend the Brexit deadline until October 31.

Belgium

What was on the tablet that had May and Merkel laughing?

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been breaking the EU summit ice with under-fire UK PM Theresa May.

Europe News

EU leaders give Theresa May a Brexit delay until October 31

EU leaders give Theresa May a Brexit delay until October 31.

United Kingdom

EU mulls ‘flexible’ Brexit extension longer than UK's June 30 request

European Council President Donald Tusk has suggested a Brexit delay of up to a year that could be shortened, ahead of a decisive summit in Brussels.

World

Raw Politics: MEPs debate EU leaders' critiques of Brexit solutions

Watch British MEP Nigel Farage and Italian MEP Roberto Gualtieri discuss critiques of Brexit made by EU leaders on Wednesday night's Raw Politics.

France

Tusk says European Parliament should be open to long Brexit extension

EC President Donald Tusk tells MEPs European Parliament should be open to a long extension for Brexit, respecting Britons who want to remain in the EU

World

Raw Politics in full: EU criticism and MPs vote on Brexit future

Catch Wednesday night's full episode of Raw Politics.

World

Britain’s time in Europe is running out but there's still room in hell, jokes Tusk

With European elections fast approaching, the EU27 set April 12 as the new Brexit deadline day - making it clear they don’t want a reluctant Britain to participate in the poll.

Europe News

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

But if MPs do not back the withdrawal agreement then the EU will agree to a shorter delay until April 12.

Europe News

Hungary's Orban said he voluntarily agreed to Fidesz suspension

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

Belgium

Watch again: Brexit extension possible if MPs pass deal, says Tusk

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

May calls on MPs to back Brexit deal, 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.