Michel Barnier today urged Boris Johnson to ‘stick to facts’ on Brexit as relations between the EU and UK further deteriorated over the Prime Minister’s plans to tear up parts of the Withdrawal Agreement. The EU’s top negotiator said the two sides had agreed to a ‘delicate compromise’ last year and the bloc ‘could not … Read more
Brexit trade talks are on the brink of collapse today with Boris Johnson warning that ‘contradictory’ EU divorce terms must be overhauled. Michel Barnier is arriving in London for a make-or-break round of negotiations amid mounting gloom about the prospects of a breakthrough. The standoff turned nasty yesterday as Brussels voiced fury at UK threats … Read more
When Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief negotiator, sits down to resume Brexit negotiations with his British counterpart David Frost today, let’s hope he has learned his lesson. From the moment Britain voted for Brexit more than four years ago, Brussels became enveloped by an emotionally charged thunderstorm — with Mr Barnier as its overzealous lightning … Read more
Michel Barnier today lashed out at Boris Johnson over his threat to tear up Brexit divorce terms – warning that it would mean no trade deal. The EU negotiator said that ‘respecting’ the terms of the Withdrawal Agreement was a ‘precondition’ for settling the future relationship. The angry response came amid claims the UK is set … Read more
February 20, 2016: David Cameron announces the date for the referendum on whether to leave the EU. June 23, 2016: The UK votes to leave the EU. July 13, 2016: Theresa May becomes PM after seeing off challenges from Boris Johnson and Michael Gove. March 29, 2017: Mrs May formally notifies the EU that the UK is … Read more
‘You can have the waters… but not the fish’: Brexit trade talks descend into insults as Michel Barnier delivers ultimatum on fishing rights and UK brands the EU negotiator ‘misleading’ Post-Brexit trade talks between the UK and the EU remain in a state of deadlock EU is adamant fishing issue must be resolved before talks … Read more
Michel Barnier and UK’s David Frost hold crucial talks amid growing gloom over Brexit trade deal – but EU ‘won’t even discuss’ proposals on fishing rights ‘Informal’ discussions are expected to focus on state aid rules and fishing rights The EU wants guarantees that the UK will not undercut its own industries France accused Britain … Read more
Michel Barnier jets in for crunch Brexit talks: EU’s chief negotiator will hold emergency meeting with British counterpart David Frost amid warnings they have only a month to strike a deal ‘Informal’ discussions are expected to focus on state aid rules and fishing rights The EU wants guarantees that the UK will not undercut its … Read more
‘End of the road’ on Brexit: EU’s top negotiator Michel Barnier ‘rings round European leaders’ amid fears trade deal talks with UK are on brink of collapse EU ambassadors had been due to discuss Brexit at a crunch meeting next week But matter has been dropped by Germany which holds presidency of EU Council Decision … Read more
EU chief Michel Barnier tells Euro states to be ‘cold-blooded’ with Britain as Brexit trade deal deadline looms European Union chief Michel Barnier has told EU states to be ‘cold-blooded’ Comes as the chief negotiator is reportedly preparing for a bust-up next month Both sides are pushing to have a deal in place by the … Read more