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THE extent and implications of the political emergency in Catalonia far exceed those of the Brexit crisis here in the UK. To date, the Brexit affair… Source: The EU’s silence is deafening as Spain reacts to Catalan protests | The National
Read More The EU’s silence is deafening as Spain reacts to Catalan protests | The NationalThe German chancellor has told a meeting of EU leaders that a Brexit extension would be unavoidable if the UK asks for it, according to reports. Source: Angela Merkel says EU must grant Article 50 extension, say reports | Latest Brexit news and top stories | The New European
Read More Angela Merkel says EU must grant Article 50 extension, say reports | Latest Brexit news and top stories | The New EuropeanAs the UK parliament delays its crucial Brexit vote, Europe awaits a decision. Source: Europe reacts to Brexit vote delay – CGTN
Read More Europe reacts to Brexit vote delay – CGTNAs a matter of EU law, the European Council is not entitled to refuse the United Kingdom’s request for an extension, in the present circumstances. The decision to ask for an extension emanates from the United Kingdom’s highest authority, its sovereign Parliament. It is a democratic decision which the EU must respect, for else it […]
Read More Why the European Council Must not Reject an Article 50 Extension Request | VerfassungsblogAnother aspect of Irish and Scottish history has been the “auld alliance” with France, in which successive rebellions against the British empire added misery to misery through failure and partial victories but not without much impressive heroism that has come to be a huge cultural force in the rise of the national consciousness in both Ireland and Scotland.
Read More For Scottish Independence and Irish Unity! by Paul AndersonThe EU has thrown down an ultimatum to Theresa May in Brexit talks, warning that it will not open discussions about trade or other issues until the Irish border question is solved. Speaking in Dublin alongside the Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, European Council President Donald Tusk said talks would be a case of “Ireland […]
Read More EU freezes Brexit talks until Britain produces Irish border solution | The IndependentSource: Joint statement from business groups and TUC on EU citizens’ rights
Read More Joint statement from business groups and TUC on EU citizens’ rightsReaders are calling on Jeremy Corbyn to hold Labour’s own EU referendum and to act on party members’ wishes. Source: The Labour Party must hold its own vote on Brexit and the EU | Latest Brexit news and top stories – The New European
Read More The Labour Party must hold its own vote on Brexit and the EU | Latest Brexit news and top stories – The New European
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