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Theresa May Jean-Claude Juncker

May Wins Cabinet Support for Brexit Treaty

Ministers support the deal, but there are doubts it can get through Parliament.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 14, 2018November 15, 2021
Northern Ireland parliament Belfast

Northern Ireland’s Unionists Threaten to Rebel Over Brexit

Unionists don’t want any separation from the UK. That may require a hard border in Ulster.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 11, 2018October 3, 2021
Berlaymont Brussels Belgium

EU Doesn’t Budge on Brexit

The EU still refuses to separate its “four freedoms” and makes clear that Britain cannot go over Michel Barnier’s head.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 21, 2018June 20, 2022
Boris Johnson

Blunt Talk for Brexiteers

The EU is not going to compromise.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 3, 2018November 25, 2021
Theresa May

No-Deal Brexit Becomes More Likely

Conservative Party hardliners are still unwilling to accept the EU’s terms.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 28, 2018November 15, 2021
Theresa May Jean-Claude Juncker

Brexiteers Are Still in Denial About What Leaving the EU Means

The EU has made clear from the start that its four freedoms cannot be separated.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 5, 2018November 15, 2021

EU Rejects Northern Ireland Proposals, Italy No Closer to Government

The EU rejects all of Britain’s proposals for avoiding a border in Ulster. Italy is no closer to forming a government.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 20, 2018December 2, 2021

Britain, EU Agree Transition Deal. Black Men Face Challenges in America

Goods, services, capital and people will continue to flow freely across the Channel during Britain’s year-and-a-half exit from the EU.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 20, 2018December 2, 2021
Mark Rutte

Rutte Urges EU Pragmatism, May’s Speech Heard Very Differently in Europe

The Dutch leader has no need for lofty visions.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 3, 2018November 13, 2021

EU Sets Red Lines for Brexit, Puigdemont to Lead Government-in-Waiting

The EU’s red lines are unacceptable to hardliners in the United Kingdom.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 1, 2018November 13, 2021

American Media Divide Generations, Labour Attempts to Divide Conservatives

Right-wing media widen the generational gap in the United States. Labour tests the loyalty of Brexit-wary Conservatives.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 24, 2018November 23, 2021

Brexiteers Disparage Good Friday Agreement, Berlusconi Hints at Tajani Premiership

Brexiteers dismiss concerns about Northern Ireland. European Parliament chief Antonio Tajani could be Italy’s next prime minister.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 23, 2018November 30, 2021

Corbyn’s Spy Career, Catalan Language War

Jeremy Corbyn met with Czech agents during the Cold War. Spain restarts the Catalan language war.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 16, 2018November 23, 2021

Brexiteers Without a Plan, Republican Big Spenders

Businesses demand clarity on Brexit. Republicans explode the deficit.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 13, 2018November 15, 2021
Theresa May James Mattis

May Has No Good Options to Heal Party Rift on Brexit

Every time the prime minister leans too far to one side, the other rebels.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 5, 2018November 28, 2021

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