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What is Theresa May's view on Brexit?

A look at what Theresa May said about Brexit before becoming Britain's prime minister

Economy

International Monetary Fund sees feeble growth for Italian economy

The International Monetary Fund predicts GDP growth for Italy of less than one percent this year and only slightly more in 2017, with Brexit and debt-laden banks the biggest factors.

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EU leaders prepare for UK's exit from the bloc

European Union leaders are preparing for the UK’s exit from the bloc.

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: May set to become next UK PM

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

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Austria

Austria's outgoing president warns against populism and xenophobia

Austria’s outgoing President has left office with a plea for the country to resist populism and xenophobia.

Poland

'We don't seek confrontation' - NATO on new deployment

NATO leaders at their summit in Warsaw have agreed to deploy multinational forces in the Baltic states and Poland to deter potential Russian aggression.

Poland

NATO summit opens in Warsaw aiming to stand firm against Russia

The NATO summit has got underway in Warsaw, aiming to show resolve amid a perceived threat from Russia.

Europe News

NATO, EU ink cooperation deal

NATO and the EU have signed a deal aimed at boosting cooperation on defence.

World News

Obama tells EU leaders Brexit proves ordinary people need more from Europe

US President Barack Obama has met with EU leaders ahead of the NATO summit in Poland, minus the outgoing British Prime Minister David Cameron, to discuss the implications of Britain’s leaving the Euro

Europe News

'I'll miss drama of European Parliament', says UKIP's Farage

UKIP MEP Nigel Farage took questions from the media on Wednesday after announcing his resignation as the leader of the party.

World News

European Commission bows to pressure over trade deal with Canada

The European Union’s free trade agreement with Canada has been put on a slow track for approval requiring ratification by the bloc’s national parliaments.

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: MEPs set for border guard vote

This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily round of top stories on EU affairs.

Europe News

Brexit leaders 'leaving the boat', says EU's Juncker

Under-fire European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker has attacked Brexit campaigners Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage for leaving frontline politics.

Business Series

EU court perks up McDonald's with MACCOFFEE ruling

McDonald's has won an EU trademark dispute with a Singaporean rival which wanted to use the name MACCOFFEE.

World News

Who is the worst in the EU for 'exporting' deadly coal pollution?

Poland, Germany and Romania are the EU’s worst when it comes to ‘exporting’ deadly fumes from their coal-fired power plants, a groundbreaking new report has…

France

Balkan EU hopefuls told Brexit will not hit their membership chances

France, Germany and Italy met in Paris on Monday for a Balkans Summit at which they sought to allay fears that the Brexit would harm their accession process.

Italy

Italy smashes ruthless migrant-trafficking gang

Italian police have smashed a major people smuggling and drug trafficking ring.

United Kingdom

Brexit turmoil takes toll on main parties as leadership race ignites

“One of the reasons why we should keep our options open is: yes, the referendum express the will of the people, but the will of the people is entitled to change.

United Kingdom

From London, with love: tens of thousands rally against Brexit vote

Tens of thousands of Britons marched across the capital on Saturday (July 2), in protest against their nation’s vote to leave the European Union.

World News

Six ways EU states responded to Brexit

Britain’s referendum decision to leave the European Union sent shockwaves across the country and other member states.