Michel Barnier
No time to rest: EU nations assess Brexit trade deal with UK
The fast-track ratification of the post-Brexit trade deal between the U.K. and the European Union got underway on Christmas Day as ambassadors from the bloc's 27 nations started assessing the accord that takes effect in a week.
Iohannis: Romania salutes EU - UK agreement partnership regarding future relations
Romania salutes the agreement partnership between the European Union and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland regarding future relations, after the UK left the European Union, says president Klaus Iohannis in a message published on Thursday, on Twitter.
EU Gives UK Fishing Ultimatum as Condition for Brexit Deal
In a speech to the European Parliament on Friday, European Union's chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier gave a stark assessment of the ultimatum the EU is giving to the British: access to the EU's single market will be conditional on keeping British fishing waters open to boats from the bloc.
EU Representative Barnier Says "Next Few Days" Will Be Key for Brexit Deal Talks
European Union Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said that "the next few days are important" for negotiations if a trade deal with Britain is going to be in place for Jan. 1, when the United Kingdom finally leaves the European Union.
British Parliament Voted for Controversial Part of Domestic Bill
British lawmakers have voted to reinstate a controversial section of a bill which could allow them to break international law after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced he will travel to Brussels to break a deadlock in post-Brexit negotiations.
Michel Barnier Accused Boris Johnson of Not Keeping His Promises
Michel Barnier has warned Boris Johnson to stick to his promises as he warned there would not be a trade deal otherwise.
The EU's chief Brexit negotiator is playing hard ball with the Prime Minister ahead of a fourth round of trade talks this week as he insisted the prospect of a no-deal end to the transition period this year would be compounded by the impact of the Covid-19 crisis.
Michel Barnier with a Positive Coronavirus Test
EU's chief negotiator for future relations with the UK, Michel Barnier, tested positive for the coronavirus, DPA reported.
"I would like to inform you that my sample for COVID-19 has turned out to be positive," he said on Twitter, adding that he 'doing well and in good spirits' and announced he was 'following the necessary instructions' along with his staff.
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The EU and the UK with Big Differences at the Start of Negotiations on Future Relations
The European Union and the United Kingdom take note of the profound differences in their negotiating positions on the future relations agreement. This was announced today by EU Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier after the first round of talks that began in Brussels earlier this week.
EU and UK to Begin Trade Negotiations in March
The United Kingdom and the European Union will begin negotiations on their future trade relations on March 3, according to the Guardian.
According to the publication, the negotiating groups, which will continue to be led by David Frost of the British side and Michel Barnier of the European Union, have a difficult task of finalizing the discussions by December 31st this year.
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Mitsotakis in Zagreb for EPP congress, bilateral meetings
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is in Zagreb on Wednesday for the statutory congress of the European People's Party (EPP) which will be held in the Croatian capital November 20-21.