European Union

Johnson’s deal worse than continued uncertainty: Think Thank

Oct 30, 2019 05:24

Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal would hurt Britain’s economy more than further delays and continued uncertainty about leaving the European Union, a think tank said on Wednesday.
British MPs reject PM Johnson's bid for December 12 election

Oct 29, 2019 05:19

British lawmakers have rejected an attempt by Prime Minister Boris Johnson to hold an early general election on December 12. Johnson, however, has said he will try again for a pre-Christmas election.
EU leaders' decision is welcome relief for UK opposition parties

Oct 28, 2019 11:43

The European Union’s decision to grant Britain a three-month Brexit delay has ruled out –at least in the immediate term – a disorderly exit from the block.
EU agrees to Brexit extension until Jan. 31: Donald Tusk

Oct 28, 2019 07:25

The European Union agreed on Monday to delay Brexit until Jan.31, said the bloc's Chairman, Donald Tusk.
EU reins in after UK PM gives ultimatum on Brexit

Oct 25, 2019 08:26

EU officials have put everything on hold after UK PM Boris Johnson threatened to pull his Brexit deal over opposition in the House of Commons.
Iran warns EU path of diplomacy getting narrower every day

Oct 25, 2019 03:59

Iran’s deputy foreign minister has warned European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the JCPOA, that the time is running out and the path to diplomacy is getting narrower and more impassable every day.
Boris Johnson frustrated over choosing Brexit vs. election

Oct 24, 2019 10:49

UK PM Boris Johnson has grown frustrated over whether to hold a snap election or try instead to push his Brexit-enabling withdrawal agreement bill through the House of Commons again.
Sinn Fein: Brexit deal may lead to united Ireland poll

Oct 23, 2019 14:19

A Sinn Fein official has warned that the UK’s long, agonizing struggle with Brexit may lead to a referendum on a united Ireland within five years – opening a way for the disintegration of the UK itself.
Westminster, Brussels await Brexit uncertainty from Downing Street

Oct 23, 2019 13:18

As Westminster and Brussels sit back and watch the spectacle that is Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the premiere scrambles to bring life back to his failed Brexit.
Westminster, Brussels await Brexit uncertainty from Downing Street

Oct 23, 2019 09:27

As Westminster and Brussels sit back and watch the spectacle that is Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the premiere scrambles to bring life back to his failed Brexit.