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The new British government and the new Commission will have to sit down at the negotiating table for the revision of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), scheduled for 2026. An overview of the energy issues at stake between London and Brussels.
EU officials and diplomats say when push comes to shove, the new PMโs position is so far so similar to his Tory predecessorโs.
Against a geopolitical backdrop thatโs unrecognizable from just a few years ago, thereโs a strong case for developing a cross-Channel finance and security partnership.
Post-Brexit uncertainty partly blamed for low rate with just half of companies surveyed measuring their carbon footprintJust 65% of UK businesses have a plan to reduce their emissions to net zero by the 2050 deadline, the largest ever industry survey h…
Few are celebrating the appointment of the EUโs Brexit negotiator as the countryโs new prime ministerMichel Barnier, Franceโs new conservative prime minister, has yet to appoint a government, still less lay out its agenda. But three-quarters of voters …
Anna Gรผttel is insulted by Fatma Aydemirโs view of life outside Berlin, Richard Grange says immigrants are part of the countryโs narrative, and Steve Bourne speaks up for die Liberale DemokratenI am infuriated by the tone taken by Fatma Aydemir in her …
Meet the leadership hopefuls vying to bring the U.K’s Conservatives back from the brink.
The former prime minister faces an up hill struggle to rehabilitate her battered reputation.
For as long as the center fails to make its case in a way that galvanizes, there will be many more like Sahra Wagenknecht.
Brexit poisoned the well of UK-Ireland relations. But the Irish consciousness is not as consumed by Britain as it once wasSipping pints of Guinness, swapping football shirts and purring about respect and new dawns, the British and Irish prime ministers…
New campaign calls for better conditions for touring artists in the EU
Mark Saxby, 56, says he is in limbo because of Spanish authoritiesโ โpettyโ concern about his medical insuranceA British teacher has told how he is โsickโ with nerves about returning to his home in Spain amid a three-year battle to get post-Brexit resi…
Like Gorbachev’s Perestroika, the report from the former ECB chief could herald a change of historic proportions. It’s far less innocuous than it sounds.
Can the former chief Brexit negotiator, now France’s prime minister, grease the wheels on budget talks with Brussels?
Ursula von der Leyen is about to hand out key jobs in her team. Hereโs POLITICOโs version of the next Commission.
Normally a hotbed of business schmoozing, the Conservative conference is generating shrugs among industry chiefs.
Sources fear PMโs meeting with Ursula von der Leyen has been postpooned due to Labourโs doubts about reinstating EU student exchange schemesKeir Starmerโs anticipated summit with the president of the European Commission has been postponed over what som…
Interviews with both prime minsters show thereโs a narrow path towards a better EU-UK relationshipA curious feature of Brexiter psychology is how the ruinous outcome they once actively sought for Britain is now blamed on tricksy European negotiators, l…
“We don’t wish to cause obstructions,” Le Pen says in interview with La Tribune.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday (7 September) made the first visit by a British leader to Ireland in five years, vowing to “reset” damaged post-Brexit relations between the neighbouring nations.
As documents reveal EU โnot preparedโ to change, Keir Starmer is reminded of Labourโs manifesto pledgeIndustry insiders have urged the UK government to find a solution to post-Brexit restrictions on live music touring, after EU documents suggested Brus…
Demonstrations took place in Paris as well as other cities including Nantes, Nice, Marseille and Strasbourg.
The British prime minister, Keir Starmer, said it was time for a ‘deep reset’ in relations with Ireland during his first official visit to Dublin, where he met his counterpart, the taoiseach, Simon Harris on Saturday. At a press conference alongside Ha…
Starmer to hold talks with Irish counterpart on first official visit of a British PM to country for five yearsKeir Starmer has said he believes there can be a โdeepโ reset of relations with Ireland after arriving in Dublin for his first official visit,…
Leftwing parties accuse Emmanuel Macron of stealing elections by choosing conservative to lead governmentThousands of people took to the streets in France on Saturday to protest against Emmanuel Macronโs appointment of the centre-right Michel Barnier a…
Irelandโs deputy prime minister welcomes warmer relations but cautions UK cannot โcherrypickโ issuesThe UK cannot have an โa la carteโ reset of the Brexit agreement, Irelandโs deputy prime minister has said just hours before Keir Starmer heads to Dubli…
Owner of Ormiston Wire in London urges Keir Starmer not to forget small manufacturers in his dealings with EUThe head of a family-owned company that has made specialist wires and cables for six generations for clients ranging from naval vessels to film…
The newly appointed French Prime Minister, Michel Barnier, is a familiar face in Brussels circles as a former MEP, Commissioner for the Internal Market and Brexit negotiator. But for many, his in-depth knowledge of European agricultural issues may come…
Industry says the controls could push up prices.
Franceโs new Prime Minister Michel Barnier on Friday got to work on the tough challenge of forming a cabinet of ministers capable of gaining majority support in parliament. The former EU Brexit negotiator was reported to be meeting with the leaders of…
While he has receded from political life in recent years, the new French premier earned plenty of respect in Brussels as lead Brexit negotiator.
After months of dithering, the French presidentโs choice of prime minister leaves him more vulnerable than everWaiting two months for a new prime minister may be standard procedure for the Belgians, Dutch, Germans or Italians, inured to extended coalit…
Michel Barnier, the EUโs former Brexit negotiator, is named Franceโs next prime minister
After months of political deadlock, President Emmanuel Macron has appointed former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as Franceโs new prime minister.
The election of former European Commissioner and Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has caused a stir in France, but has been met with more measured reactions abroad, where he is no stranger – even if this means overlooking his more recent Eurosceptic st…
President Emmanuel Macron named Michel Barnier as Franceโs new prime minister on Thursday, hoping the Brexit negotiator and veteran conservative can work with the country’s bitterly divided legislature and end the political turmoil that has roiled Macr…
The survival of France’s next government depends on Marine Le Pen’s indulgence.
Honoring 5 years of name-calling and abuse.
On Thursday, French President Emmanuel Macron named Michel Barnier as the countryโs new Prime minister. But will “Monsieur Brexit” be able to resolve Franceโs political deadlock?
France’s new prime minister is best known even in his native France as the EUโs chief Brexit negotiator.
France’s new prime minister is best known even in his native France as the EUโs chief Brexit negotiator.
The French president names the EU’s former Brexit negotiator almost two months after snap elections.
The French president names the EU’s former Brexit negotiator almost two months after snap elections.
A councillor at 22, now countryโs oldest premier in modern history, the former Brexit negotiator must win over a divided parliamentHe calmly but firmly negotiated the UKโs departure from the EU after years of British squabbling over Brexit, and he pref…
Michel Barnier, who served the European Commission as a commissioner, an advisor, and the EU’s head Brexit negotiator, had his appointment to France’s premiership hailed by Ursula von der Leyen and other EU leaders.
The answer depends on when you ask.
If by Christmas Mr Barnier still happens to be in office, it will be seen as a job pretty well done.
If by Christmas Mr Barnier still happens to be in office, it will be seen as a job pretty well done.
Shock nomination as Emmanuel Macron’s prime minister has riled up Nigel Farage and fellow Eurosceptics.
A loyal veteran of the recently renamed right-wing Republican Right party, Barnier has had a long political career bouncing between Paris and Brussels, having served twice as European Commissioner and also as the chief EU negotiator for Brexit.
The new French prime minister has embraced conservative stances at home which could net him tacit support from the far right.
Emmanuel Macron tasks former EU Brexit negotiator with forming government after weeks of political deadlockEmmanuel Macron has named Michel Barnier, the European Unionโs former Brexit negotiator, as the new prime minister of France, local media have re…
At long last, President Emmanuel Macron has picked former EU Brexit negotiator and French presidential candidate Michel Barnier to become Franceโs prime minister on Thursday (5 September).
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday named Michel Barnier, 73, as the country’s new prime minister. Theย long-awaited announcement comes some two months after no party won an outright majority in snap elections, leading to an impasse in negotia…
The French president seeks to form a new government two months after a snap election defeat.
EUโs former Brexit negotiator will aim to forge a working majority in parliament after nomination by Macron
President Emmanuel Macron remained undecided on Wednesday on the choice of his new prime minister, withย Conservative Xavier Bertrand and theย former Socialist prime minister Bernard Cazeneuve both seen as frontrunners. Analysts speculated on Wednesday …
Britain has already had its populist reckoning, in 2016. European states can take few lessons from our current calmTwo summers ago, when the Conservatives had just defenestrated Boris Johnson and were rallying around Liz Truss as his successor, there w…
Britain and the European Union must turn their “first steps” to rebuild trust into a “steady walk” as they confront common challenges, the president of the Eurogroup of eurozone finance ministers said on Tuesday (3 September) .
Internal briefing documents deal early blow to pledges made by Sir Keir Starmer
Moving in small steps risks aggravating both Europhiles and Europhobes while doing little to help lift the economyEvery prime minister has their verbal tell-tales. โResetโ is a favourite Starmerism. When he visited Berlin last week to pave the way to a…
Post-Brexit negotiations continue to complicate life on both sides of the border between Gibraltar and Spain
If the British prime minister wants a closer relationship with the EU, he needs to go to Brussels, not just Berlin and ParisEarlier this week, Keir Starmer did a totally standard thing. The newly elected British prime minister made a visit to one of th…
The prime ministerโs talks in Berlin and Paris will help to reset relations. But the most urgent challenge is to combat populism together The likelihood that Sir Keir Starmer would make early prime ministerial visits to Berlin and Paris could have been…
Giving young people chance to work, learn and train across Europe is โglueโ between countries, says German ambassadorUK politics live โ latest updatesEU member states are working on a fresh proposal for a youth mobility scheme with the UK after an earl…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was in Paris on Thursday (29 August) to make the case for his “once-in-a-generation reset” with the EU, just a day after meeting German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
New Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to “reset” EU relations after saying the Brexit deal was “botched”
The trip is part of the UK prime minister’s two-day talks in mainland Europe aimed at “resetting” the country’s post-Brexit relationship with the EU and the rest of the continent.
In terms of problems at home and abroad, the PMโs aims are ambitious, social democratic and long-term. But he will need continual public assentOn Tuesday, in the Downing Street garden, Keir Starmer delivered a grim, generation-defining warning that โth…
The PM says he wants closer relations with Europe, as he begins talks on a new agreement with Germany.
Finding new trade arrangements to boost growth will be hard given party has ruled out rejoining single market and customs unionUK politics live โ latest updatesBefore a whistlestop European tour to Berlin and Paris, Keir Starmer promised to mend โthe b…
Keir Starmer has committed to strengthening the relationships between the UK and its neighbours, and to achieving a ‘reset’ with the rest of Europe without reversing Brexit. The comments came as part of a joint press conference with the German chancell…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Wednesday in Berlin that a new comprehensive treaty between the two countries would form part of wider post-Brexit efforts to reset UK-EU relations. The UK and Germany, NATO al…
We would like to hear from young British people under 25 about what the opportunities for working in mainland Europeโs tourism and hospitality industries are likeMany young Britons used to flock to the Mediterranean during the summer for a chance to wo…
PM does not rule out setting up system in future after meeting with Olaf Scholz, who stressed desire for closer tiesUK politics live โ latest updatesKeir Starmer has held the door open potentially for some form of youth mobility exchange with EU nation…
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his German counterpart Olaf Scholz agreed on plans for a bilateral treaty, as well as discussing aid for Ukraine and how to crack down on migrant smuggling.
Joint press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz shows Britain’s new leader working to heal Brexit wounds โ while walking a fine line back home.
In todayโs newsletter: The embattled president rejected the leftwing candidate for the role โ so what happens now?โข Sign up here for our daily newsletter, First EditionGood morning. Almost two months after a parliamentary election that left no one bloc…
The UK is set to start talks on a treaty with Germany, as the government looks to reset relations with Europe.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will discuss a landmark economic and defence accord with German leaders on Wednesday (28 August), hoping to use a visit to pursue a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” to reset relations with the rest of Europe.
A government spokesperson says the U.K. has โno plansโ to rejoin European program.
On a visit to Berlin, the new U.K. prime minister may look at his German counterpart as a cautionary tale.
Britain’s new leader heads to Berlin and Paris to talk up a fresh pact with Germany โ and closer ties with Europe.
PM says trip is part of wider efforts to restore โbroken relationshipsโ with EU countries Keir Starmer has promised to โturn a corner on Brexitโ and rebuild productive relationships with EU member states in advance of a flying visit to Berlin for talks…
The Port of Dover, Folkestone tunnel and St Pancras International will increase facilities to avoid tailbacksBritish ports will be given ยฃ10.5m in state support to prepare for increased border checks this autumn, when the EUโs much-delayed entry-exit …
The EUโs new border system has raised fears of queues and delays for British travelers to Europe.
Oasis are getting back together. Good news for music fans, bad news for those hoping the Gallagher brothers might turn their hand to politics.
Billions risk being lost without joined-up policy on tech, robotics, renewables and training, says manufacturing bodyUK manufacturers have renewed calls on the government to urgently draft an industrial strategy that will bring in investment and fix th…
Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds says joining Asia-Pacific CPTPP bloc is a โreal winโ for exporters, even though it will preclude the UK from EU membershipThe business and trade secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, has signalled a new twin-track approach …
A diminishing number of grassroots U.K. musicians are performing at the continentโs festivals.
France’s centrist socialists are eyeing Britain’s experience of how to purge the hard left.
Joan Walley on how the efforts to promote the teaching of German in Stoke on Trent are bearing fruit. Plus letters from Veronica Hardstaff and Keith HaywardThe Goethe Institute is right to insist that the shocking decrease in the number of A-level stud…
Report that EU proposal on work and study for under-30s could be revisited is denied by governmentUK politics live โ latest updatesMinisters have reiterated their opposition to any deal with Brussels allowing young people to live and work in EU countri…
Tumultuous overseas events like Brexit are often harbingers of U.S. elections. What will be this yearโs?
From Ozempic to “bulletproof” coffee, politicians are just like the rest of us when it comes to seeking a shortcut to slim.
From Ozempic to “bulletproof” coffee, politicians are just like the rest of us when it comes to seeking a shortcut to slim.
EU governments are battling for their people to get roles linked to the economy.
Boss of One Air calls on Labour not to ignore the problem when it opens talks with the EU about a trading resetA fledgling British cargo airline has told how Brexit red tape has forced it to go as far as the US for routine servicing and repairs at huge…
Many people want to uncover their ancestry, but โ driven by Brexit โ others also hope to regain access to the EUSome do it to explore their ancestral heritage or an unknown part of their identity. Others are hoping to find parents, siblings and new rel…
