Withdrawal from the European Union
Key business lobby warns UK not to play favorites in Brexit
A key business lobby warned Britain's government on Feb. 13 not to play favorites among industries when it negotiates the country's exit from the European Union, saying that ignoring any sector would hurt the entire economy.
Germany committed to Greece bailout program, Merkel spokesman says
Germany is committed to making a success of Greece's bailout program, a spokesman for Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday, when asked if Greece leaving the eurozone was an option.
Fewer Europeans Support Further EU Integration
After US President Donald Trump approved of Brexit and called the EU a transport vehicle for Germany, the President of the European Council Donald Tusk called on the leaders of member-states to adopt serious measures which confirm the processes of further integration.
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Walloon PM Says Bulgaria Should Quit EU
Wallonia's Minister-President has said Bulgaria should leave the EU, alongside other Eastern European countries.
It is "desirable" that Poland, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria follow in the UK's lockstep, Le Monde [FR] quotes Paul Magnette, who heads the Belgian region's government, as saying.
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France's Le Pen launches campaign with anti-EU message
France's far-right leader Marine Le Pen launched her presidential campaign on Feb. 4, with anti-EU and "freedom" for France messages, hoping her anti-establishment message will carry her to power later this year.
Official: MPs back Brexit Bill 498 to 114!
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The UK and Greece after Brexit
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Tusk: Trump has joined Russia, China and radical Islam as a threat to the EU
BELGRADE - Donald Trump has joined Russia, China and radical Islam as a threat to the European Union, EU leaders were told on Tuesday by the man chairing a summit where they will debate relations with the United States.
British House of Commons Starts Debates on Brexit
On Tuesday, the House of Commons started a debate on the draft bill allowing the British government to launch negotiations on leaving the EU, reported AFP, cited by BTA.
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ECB board member warns exit of France and Italy from Eurozone would be “suicide”
Governor of the Central Bank of Austria and member of the ECB directors’ board, Ewadl Nowotny warned equated the departure of Italy and France from the common European currency with “economic suicide”.