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The European Union’s chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, has told the members of European Parliament that negotiations on a post-Brexit deal could continue until Wednesday but no further, RTE Europe Editor Tonny Connelly said on Monday.

The United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) have reportedly exchanged warnings on Monday that time is passing by without reaching a deal for the post-Brexit stage, as the transitional period expires by the end of the year, Reuters reported. Recent negotiations that tool place in London over the …

The United Kingdom (UK) is ready to reach a trade agreement with the European Union (EU) but not at any cost, the British finance minister said on Thursday. The transition period, during which the two parties are supposed to reach a trade deal for the post-Brexit era, expires in about …

The European Union (EU) supported a small trade agreement with the United States that will see the removal of tariffs on American lobsters, as the US awaits a new administration, Reuters reported. The agreement, which was reached in August, will remove 8% to 12% tariffs on the imports of lobsters, …

Significant progress has been achieved in trade talks between the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU), according to the British Minister of Finance, Rishi Sunak. “Prime Minister Boris Johnson recently spoke with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. “The prime minister set out that, while some progress …

The European Union (EU) is close to signing an agreement to purchase millions of doses of the new COVID-19 vaccine, which is being developed by Pfizer and BioNTech. It was announced earlier today that the vaccine has proved more than 90% efficient. Hours after the announcement was made, European lawmaker, …

The European Union is moving closer to an agreement on its upcoming budget and stimulus package against the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Reuters reported. The new EUR 1.8 trillion budget will be for the six-year period between 2021 and 2027.

A spokesperson for the European Commission said on Tuesday that they have not yet found a solution on fisheries with Britain, as reported by Reuters.  “Britain has not replied in time to the EU letter concerning the breach of the Withdrawal Agreement,” the spokesperson added. “The Commission will consider the …

The European Union has launched a legal case against the United Kingdom on Thursday over its plans to pass legislation that would breach parts of the legally binding Brexit agreement the two sides reached late last year. Johnson risked proposing legislation that would repeal parts of the EU Withdrawal Agreement that …

European Union chair Germany has proposed a rule of law scheme for accessing EU funds in negotiations between member states and the European parliament, Reuters reported on Monday, citing an internal document. Quotes according to Reuters “Rule of law is essential, important to protect the EU’s financial interests, impartial courts.”“Respect for …