Martin Selmayr’s ruthless rise

The top EU official was handed his job by illegal means. Martin Selmayr is one of the most powerful officials in the EU today, and yet nobody voted for him and most people have likely never heard of him. Now the European … Read More

Speedy appointment of EC Secretary General ‘did not follow EU law’, says ombudsman

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His appointment was so controversial that it became known as ‘Selmayr-gate’. On Tuesday, the EU Ombudsman released a scathing report on the promotion of Martin Selmayr to the top of EU civil service. “Mr Selmayr’s appointment did not follow EU … Read More

‘Special place in hell’ for Brexiteers without plan – EU’s Tusk

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European Council President Donald Tusk slams British politicians who lobbied for the UK to exit the European economic bloc “without even a sketch of a plan how to carry it out safely.” EU Council President Donald Tusk and Irish Prime … Read More

Brexit deal IMPOSSIBLE: ‘Rigid’ EU were NEVER going to negotiate with UK claims professor

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NO-DEAL Brexit is currently looking “very likely” as the European Union are so “rigid” and “uncompromising” in their stance on the backstop, claims professor David Collins. Britain is beginning to see that it was “never really possible” to negotiate with … Read More

Parliament asserts that Britain shouldn’t leave E.U. without a deal, sends Theresa May back to Brussels

LONDON —  The British Parliament on Tuesday sought to assert control over Brexit, declaring its opposition to leaving the European Union without a deal and voting to send Prime Minister Theresa May back to Brussels to reopen talks with European leaders. … Read More

Ireland will not be sacrificed in Brexit deal, EU commissioner says

Margrethe Vestager asserts Europe is unwavering in its support for the backstop. EU commissioner Margrethe Vestager says there is no guarantee removing the backstop element of the proposed deal will unlock the Westminster logjam. Photograph: Alan Betson Ireland will not … Read More

All across continent, preparations for a chaotic Brexit

PARIS — One by one, European Union nations are spending millions, hiring thousands of workers and issuing emergency decrees to cope with the increasingly likely possibility that Britain will leave the bloc on March 29 without a plan. A no-deal … Read More

France triggers ‘hard Brexit’ plan as no-deal exit is more and more likely

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Christophe Ena/Pool via REUTERS French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced on Thursday that the country’s plan to soften the impacts of a possible hard Brexit has been activated, including a €50 million investment programme to help ports and airports. The … Read More

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