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UK MPs begin to soften their lines on Brexit

Politicians in the UK continue to be locked in negotiations to try and get agreement on a Brexit deal, despite it being just over three weeks until Britain is scheduled to leave the EU.

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Euroviews. The week that was: out with the old and in with the new ǀ View

We bring you our weekly round-up of all the View articles driving opinion across Europe and beyond over the last seven days.

Lithuania

EU equality agency staff not treated equally, court says

A ruling by a Lithuanian court has highlighted how the European Institute on Gender Equality has not been enforcing EU legislation on the equal treatment of temporary staff.

Egypt

Euroviews. EU indulgence of Sisi’s brutal tactics is fueling instability ǀ View

Time and again, Western leaders have chosen either to endorse Sisi’s régime or to accept it implicitly. The result is the endorsement of brutal tactics which are fuelling instability in Sinai.

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Hungary

Euroviews. I knew Orbán when he started his political journey; where it’s taken him terrifies me ǀ View

Kis, the philosopher and first chairman of the true liberal party in post-1989 Hungary (the Free Democrats), described Orbán as a “spoilt kid” because he was almost sick with a desperation for power. That sickness which has already infected the country must not be allowed to spread to Europe.

World

Positive EU unemployment figures might not be telling the whole story

Last year saw the lowest unemployment rates this century. However, the figures may not be as promising as they look on paper.

United Kingdom

Can a separate deal guarantee citizens' rights post-Brexit?

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has said a separate deal cannot be made to protect UK and EU citizens rights, but an amendment on this topic has been approved for a debate and subsequent vote on Wednesday. So what are the facts?

Belgium

What is the European Public Prosecutor’s Office? | Euronews explains

Romania's ex-anti-corruption chief Laura Kovesi is set for an interview to become the EU's new chief prosecutor. Here we explain the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, the new office she could be heading up.

Egypt

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.

United Kingdom

Brexit: Labour MPs draft amendent for potential second vote

Peter Kyle and Phil Wilson plan to put forward an amendment to the Brexit bill that ties the prime minister’s deal with the potential to trigger a second referendum.

Egypt

Watch: Theresa May talks to the media after EU-Arab League summit

"We have it within our grasp. I have had a real sense in conversations that we can achieve that deal on the 29th of March. That's where my energy is going to be focused," said May.

Egypt

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.

World News

Theresa May as bad at pool as she is at Brexit

Theresa May's dialogue with European leaders takes a new turn as she approaches the baize with Italy's Giuseppe Conte

United Kingdom

Theresa May under pressure to seek Brexit delay as clock ticks down

The British prime minister insists it is still "within our grasp" for the UK to leave the EU as scheduled on March 29 – amid mounting pressure for a delay.

Moldova

Moldova vote produces hung parliament

Moldovans have voted in an election split between pro-Russian and pro-Western parties. Corruption scandals and accusations of poisoning have tarnished the campaign.

Egypt

Terrorism, migration central at first ever EU-Arab League summit

“The goal is to start a dialogue with other world regions. By that the EU aims to counter Russia’s and China’s growing influence in these regions,” an EU source said.

World News

Moldovans divided between EU and Russia as they head to the polls

Officials estimate that a quarter of Moldovans have left in search of a better life in European Union nations or in Russia.

United Kingdom

London council ridiculed for 'rubbish' Brexit reassurance message

A number of Londoners have expressed confusion over a local council's Brexit "reassurance campaign," in which a poster bearing the message: "this is your home" was pasted on the side of a bin lorry

World News

EU dual national loses heart with the UK, feeling it's 'time to leave'

Sonja Morgenstern has been on the frontline of the campaign against Brexit. As a dual national EU citizen, she was hoping to convince the British to change their minds over Brexit.

Iran

Euroviews. Leaders continue to be idealistic with the Iranian regime ǀ View

European leaders seem blind to reality in pursuit of idealistic goals, labouring under the false hope that Iran will moderate its behaviour in return for economic aid.