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EU, British negotiators work toward Brexit deal in Belgium

World News // 4 years ago

EU, British negotiators work toward Brexit deal in Belgium

The European Union's chief Brexit negotiator began talks With British officials in Belgium Friday to work toward an agreement, with about a month remaining before the departure deadline.

British, EU leaders meet to discuss new Brexit proposal

World News // 4 years ago

British, EU leaders meet to discuss new Brexit proposal

Leaders of the European Union are speaking of a renewed, yet cautious, optimism that there will be an agreement in place by the time Britain leaves the alliance six weeks from now.

British leaders give EU possible alternatives to unsettled 'backstop'

World News // 4 years ago

British leaders give EU possible alternatives to unsettled 'backstop'

The British government detailed Thursday a possible alternative to the Irish "backstop" provision that's been at the heart of dissent among lawmakers and leaders who are trying to agree on a deal to leave the EU.

EU open to replacing Irish backstop with 'operable' alternative

World News // 4 years ago

EU open to replacing Irish backstop with 'operable' alternative

The EU said Wednesday it's open to a British exit without the key Irish "backstop," as long as Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government presents an alternative in writing before the Oct. 31 deadli

Brexit: Luxembourg PM Bettel tells British PM Johnson not to hold 'future hostage'

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Brexit: Luxembourg PM Bettel tells British PM Johnson not to hold 'future hostage'

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson met with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker in Luxembourg on Monday, after both sides disputed how much progress has been made for a deal to leave the EU.

Brexit: British PM Johnson to meet with EU President Juncker

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Brexit: British PM Johnson to meet with EU President Juncker

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson plans to travel to Luxembourg next week to hold Brexit negotiations with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, the EU leader's office said Friday.

British Parliament votes against no-deal Brexit

World News // 5 years ago

British Parliament votes against no-deal Brexit

The British Parliament on Wednesday rejected leaving the European Union without a proper withdrawal agreement -- or a no-deal Brexit.

Brexit talks stall over border arrangement for Ireland, Northern Ireland

World News // 5 years ago

Brexit talks stall over border arrangement for Ireland, Northern Ireland

Weekend negotiations regarding Britain's withdrawal from the European Union broke down, days before a crucial summit meeting on Brexit.

Britain, EU agree to terms on Brexit transition plan

World News // 6 years ago

Britain, EU agree to terms on Brexit transition plan

European Union and British negotiators reached an agreement Monday on a transition plan for when the Britain leaves the bloc.

Prime Minister Theresa May promises Brexit plans 'will not be derailed'

World News // 6 years ago

Prime Minister Theresa May promises Brexit plans 'will not be derailed'

Prime Minister Theresa May has claimed her plans to broker a Brexit deal 'will not be derailed,' despite a number of challenges.

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Michel Barnier (born 9 January 1951) is a French politician of the Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) and Vice President of the European People's Party (EPP). He was named Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries on June 18, 2007 and resigned on June 7, 2009 after being elected to the European Parliament.

Michel Barnier was born in La Tronche in the Isère département of the Rhône-Alpes région, in France. He graduated from ESCP Europe in 1972. Member of the staff of some Gaullist ministers in the 1970s, he was elected to the French National Assembly at 27 as a deputy for the Savoie département in 1978, under the banner of the Neo-Gaullist Rally for the Republic (RPR) and served in this function until 1993.

Together with Jean-Claude Killy he organised the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville as co-president of the COJO (Comité d'Organisation des Jeux Olympiques).

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