Withdrawal from the European Union
UK court says parliament must have Brexit say, dealing blow to gov't
England's High Court ruled on Nov. 3 that the British government requires parliamentary approval to trigger the process of exiting the European Union, upsetting Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit plans.
Brexit Impossible without MPs' Approval, Court Rules
The high court in Britain has said the UK cannot trigger the process of leaving the European Union without approval from Parliament.
"The most fundamental rule of the UK constitution is that parliament is sovereign," the Guardian quotes lord chief justice Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd, as saying.
The decision, taken within two-and-a-half weeks, is likely to be appealed.
“Italexit” more likely than “Grexit”, study claims
A recently published report by the German institute Sentix reveals that Greece is no longer considered the most likely country to leave the Eurozone. According to its survey of over 1000 investors and analysts, Italy now occupies first place.
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Sofia Seeks to Headquarter European Medicines Agency
Bulgaria is to submit a demand to EU institutions that the central office of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) be relocated to Sofia, daily 24 reports, citing government sources.
The decision is motivated with the UK's forthcoming withdrawal from the European Union after June's Brexit referendum.
MEPs warn of 'devastating results' without Greek debt relief
European lawmakers supportive of Greece's left-wing government are urging the European Commission to act swiftly on debt relief for the bailed-out eurozone member, warning that delays would produce "devastating results" for its economy.
MEPs warn of 'devastating results' without debt relief
European lawmakers supportive of Greece's left-wing government are urging the European Commission to act swiftly on debt relief for the bailed out eurozone member, warning that delays would produce 'devastating results' for its economy.
Britain's Hammond promises new economic plan to handle Brexit turbulence
Britain needs a new fiscal plan to navigate economic turbulence caused by Britain's vote to leave the European Union, finance minister Philip Hammond said on Oct. 3, stressing the need to balance spending cuts with infrastructure investment.
European leaders seek elusive 'road map' after Brexit shock
Reeling from Britain's decision to leave, the European Union's remaining 27 states met on Friday to inject momentum into the ailing EU project even as they acknowledged deep divisions over the refugee crisis and the economy.
Creditor representatives in Athens on 'technical mission,' EC spokeswoman says
European Commission spokeswoman Annika Breidthardt on Monday confirmed, in comments to reporters in Brussels, that the mission chiefs representing Greece's international creditors were back in Athens for talks with government officials this week.
Eurogroup sees Greece and lenders inch towards deal
A meeting of finance ministers in Brussels on Monday ended with Greece and its lenders appearing closer to an agreement that would conclude the pending bailout review and clear the way for debt relief talks, but only in return for another key concession from Athens.