Charles Michel admits he ‘hasn’t slept well at night’ after Ursula von der Leyen ‘sofagate’

European Council President Charles Michel said he can’t sleep at night because of a humiliating seating gaffe that relegated the female EU commissioner to a sofa during a meeting on women’s rights. Ursula Von der Leyen, the first female president of the European Commission, expressed surprise and raised a hand in disbelief when she found … Read more

Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Discover the flavours of the Rhone with Michel Roux Jr 

Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Discover the flavours of the glorious Rhone with Michel Roux Jr By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:01 GMT, 6 February 2021 | Updated: 22:01 GMT, 6 February 2021 If you long for a trip combining relaxation and luxury, there is no finer way to experience it than on … Read more

Will Michel Barnier run for French president?

Will Michel Barnier run for French president? EU negotiator hints at challenge to Macron after Brexit deal is done, saying he is ‘available and mobilised’ Michel Barnier has sparked speculation that he may run for French president  Without being specific, Barnier announced that he is ‘available and mobilised’ France is less than two years away … Read more

Michel Barnier says there are just ‘a few hours’ to get a Brexit breakthrough

Michel Barnier says there are just ‘a few hours’ to get a Brexit breakthrough and the path is ‘very narrow’ as UK warns EU’s demanding on fishing rights are ‘unreasonable’ Michel Barnier has updated MEPs on the state of play in the Brexit negotiations Mr Barnier said there are ‘just a few hours’ left to … Read more

Michel Barnier says Brexit trade talks are now in the ‘final stretch’

Michel Barnier says Brexit trade talks are now in the ‘final stretch’ but warns ‘stumbling blocks remain’ after Boris Johnson tells MPs they could be called back from Christmas break to vote for deal Michel Barnier said this morning ‘good progress’ has been made in trade talks He said talks are now in the ‘final … Read more

Brexit: How last-minute ‘ambush’ by Michel Barnier forced Boris to head to Brussels this week

More than four years ago, Britain voted to take back control. Last night Boris Johnson decided he’d have to do it in person. Wary of the tactics used to humiliate Theresa May, the Prime Minister has been reluctant to travel to Brussels. His predecessor was frequently invited to EU events, only for the bloc’s leaders to … Read more

Michel Barnier says post-Brexit trade deal talks with Lord Frost have been ‘paused’

Still no deal! Michel Barnier says post-Brexit trade deal talks with Lord Frost have been ‘paused’ after a week of ‘intense negotiations’ in London By Joe Davies For Mailonline Published: 19:37 GMT, 4 December 2020 | Updated: 19:37 GMT, 4 December 2020 Michel Barnier has said he and Lord Frost have agreed to ‘pause’ talks … Read more

Brexit: Michel Barnier claims UK has conceded on human rights

Boris Johnson ‘has caved in on human rights’: Michel Barnier claims Prime Minister has agreed to keep Britain tied to European human rights rules after Brexit Prime Minister had previously been warned UK would be kicked from joint law enforcement programmes if it pulled out of the European human rights rules EU chief Brexit negotiator … Read more

EU ‘leans on’ Michel Barnier to make progress in Brexit trade talks

Hopes of a Brexit trade accord increase as EU ‘leans on’ Michel Barnier to make progress and Ursula von der Leyen is now ‘keen to unblock things’ but No10 warns no deal exit is ‘underpriced’ Trade talks between the UK and the EU remain ongoing but are still deadlocked Ursula von der Leyen is now … Read more

EU ‘leans on’ Michel Barnier to make progress in Brexit trade talks

Hopes of a Brexit trade accord increase as EU ‘leans on’ Michel Barnier to make progress and Ursula von der Leyen is now ‘keen to unblock things’ but No10 warns no deal exit is ‘underpriced’ Trade talks between the UK and the EU remain ongoing but are still deadlocked Ursula von der Leyen is now … Read more