European Union
With just months to go before the Brexit transition period expires, the negotiations between Michel Barnier and David Frost are at a "very difficult point" as both sides struggle to agree on key issues such as fishing rights and regulatory rules. Despite sustained efforts by the two negotiators,
Cabinet officials
France's finance minister Bruno Le Maire is optimistic about a potential compromise between the United States and the European Union over the long-running Airbus-Boeing case, despite the EU's decision to impose $4 billion in tariffs on US imports. The dispute, which has been ongoing for 16
Cabinet officials
The UK Government is working on contingency plans to ensure the smooth supply of coronavirus vaccines, including the potential for flying in vaccines from Europe to avoid potential disruptions at the border when the UK leaves the single market and customs union on January 1. Health Secretary Matt Hancock has
European Union
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi recently warned Prime Minister Johnson that there would be "absolutely no chance" of a post-Brexit trade deal between the UK and the US if he went ahead with his contentious plan to rewrite elements of the Brexit deal. This week, four senior congressmen,
European Union
UK and Japan have announced their first substantial post-Brexit trade deal, reflecting the potential opportunities and limits for the UK outside the EU. The agreement largely replicates the existing EU-Japan deal with some areas going further. It includes provisions on digital rules, tariffs, and agriculture, but the UK's
European Union
US politicians, led by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, have warned the UK government not to undo the Brexit withdrawal agreement, citing concerns over the impact on the Good Friday Agreement. The agreement, which ended decades of violence in Northern Ireland, is seen as a crucial part of the peace process.
European Union
Tory MP Boris Johnson's plan to unilaterally break international law over Brexit has sparked widespread condemnation from EU leaders, former UK prime ministers, and even leading Eurosceptics. The UK's dominant position in the Brexit talks hangs in the balance as the UK and EU leaders struggle
Cabinet officials
The Romanian Minister of Economy, Energy and Business Environment, Virgil Popescu, discussed the future free trade agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom with the Ambassador of the United Kingdom, Andrew Noble, focusing on the economic relaunch after the COVID-19 pandemic. The high officials also addressed the development
Cabinet officials
Mongolia's Minister for Foreign Affairs, D.Tsogtbaatar, participated in an OECD online discussion on supporting the private sector revival in Central Asia on June 10, 2020. The discussion brought together ministers and officials from Central Asian countries, the OECD, EU, and UNECE to share views on overcoming economic
Cabinet officials
The Ukrainian government and the European Union's delegation led by Ambassador Matti Maasikas have strengthened economic cooperation, focusing on mutually beneficial trade, economic growth, and exchange of experience on adaptive quarantine exit. Ukraine's Minister of Economic Development, Ihor Petrashko, emphasized the importance of ensuring food security
Cabinet officials
The UK and EU's post-Brexit trade arrangements for Northern Ireland have been a topic of controversy, with Boris Johnson insisting that the region would not be separated from the rest of the UK by new red tape and customs checks. However, a recent paper by Michael Gove, the
European Union
A tumultuous 2015 in Europe has ended with a stinging note, underscoring Germany's increasing isolation and the deepening division of the European Union. Spain's election results have followed those in Portugal and Greece, punishing a conservative government that had allied with Brussels, Berlin, and international creditors
