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French President Emmanuel Macron offered on Saturday to reset relations with Britain as long as Prime Minister Boris Johnson stands by the Brexit divorce deal he signed with the European Union.
Macron may veto new extension because trust with UK has broken down, former French ambassador warns
06/09/2019
'The situation has been deteriorating. It is very difficult to have the necessary trust that could justify a new date'
French president’s insistence that UK should give way raises chances of talks imploding.
Emmanuel Macron suggests new European political community based on core values in areas such as security and energy.
French President Emmanuel Macron has outlined his vision for Europe's future, urging reform of its passport-free Schengen area and setting up a new agency to protect against fake news.
Liz Truss becoming Prime Minister is the end of what little hope remained that the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill would be scrapped.
Celtic Interconnector will stretch 500km from Ireland south coast to Brittany. / A new 500km electricity cable will be built to bypass Britain and connect Ireland directly to the European Union's energy markets after Brexit, under plans confirmed on Tuesday.
As his press conference wore on, Maros Sefcovic sounded increasingly frustrated.
G7 summit: Brexit row deepens as Elysee Palace rejects claims of Macron confusion over Northern Ireland
14/06/2021
The “sausage war” row between the UK and EU deepened today as the Elysee Palace rejected claims that Emmanuel Macron confused the constitutional status of Northern Ireland in a conversation with Boris Johnson at the G7 summit in Cornwall.
The French president said the vote was sold by "anger mongers backed by fake news" as UK faces leaving the EU in less than a month.
French minister warns Brexit talks could take 'three times longer' than Boris Johnson plans
10/01/2020
Trade talks between the EU and Britain could take 'three times longer' than Boris Johnson is planning, a French minister has warned.
Bruno Le Maire is the French opposite number to chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng.
Macron says withdrawal agreement can not be renegotiated, seeks ‘clear vision’ from UK.
Minister says France may act unilaterally if terms not right, as negotiations in London falter.
Citizens of Europe, if I am taking the liberty of addressing you directly, it is not only in the name of the history and values that unite us. It is because time is of the essence. In a few weeks’ time, the European elections will be decisive for the future of our continent.
Europe’s concern for Brexit Britain turns to amusement and something like pity after Liz Truss resignation
23/10/2022
The words for chaotic instability might change from country to country but the reaction is uniform across Europe to Britain’s politics.
Irish PM and head of European parliament give their support to three-month extension.
Boris Johnson viewed as Trump-like figure while Dominic Raab accused of ‘making things up’. / The EU has been on a Brexit break since the UK secured a six-month delay to its departure. With Theresa May soon to leave 10 Downing Street, Brussels is tuning in to the Westminster drama of the Tory leadership race – with both amazement and exasperation.
Brussels commissioner says bill breaches convention, as legal experts warn of risk to Brexit trade deal.
EU says it’s not trying to limit UK sovereignty by asking Britain to follow same rules after Brexit transition
11/12/2020
Emmanuel Macron insisted he has not been trying to ‘have his cake and eat it’ with his approach to talks.
European Commission president says ‘bulls***’ was responsible for Brexit.
The European Union and Britain must find a "path of trust" in a post-Brexit era, French President Emmanuel Macron told EU lawmakers on Wednesday.
Macron insists there is no margin for negotiation over French fishing rights.