Tusk says Soviet Union remarks 'unwise' and 'insulting' The European Council President Donald Tusk has delivered a stern rebuke to the British government's position on Brexit following the Conservative Party conference. Brexit • 04 Oct 18
Tusk says Soviet Union remarks 'unwise' and 'insulting' The European Council President Donald Tusk has delivered a stern rebuke to the British government's position on Brexit following the Conservative Party conference. Brexit • 04 Oct 18
Taoiseach: No progress in Brexit withdrawal agreement Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has delivered a downbeat assessment of the Brexit negotiations as he arrived for an informal dinner of EU leaders in Salzburg. Brexit • 19 Sep 18
Taoiseach: No progress in Brexit withdrawal agreement Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has delivered a downbeat assessment of the Brexit negotiations as he arrived for an informal dinner of EU leaders in Salzburg. Brexit • 19 Sep 18
Theresa May rules out any delays to Brexit The British Prime Minister has ruled out any delay to the Brexit process as she told European Union leaders that her "Chequers" plan was the only credible route to a deal. News • 19 Sep 18
Theresa May rules out any delays to Brexit The British Prime Minister has ruled out any delay to the Brexit process as she told European Union leaders that her "Chequers" plan was the only credible route to a deal. News • 19 Sep 18
EU issues warning to avoid trade 'conflict and chaos' The European Union has called on the United States, China and Russia to work together to avoid trade "conflict and chaos" to prevent it spiralling into violent confrontation. World • 16 Jul 18
EU issues warning to avoid trade 'conflict and chaos' The European Union has called on the United States, China and Russia to work together to avoid trade "conflict and chaos" to prevent it spiralling into violent confrontation. World • 16 Jul 18
Tusk says 'solid backstop' plan needed in Brexit talks As the British government finalises its white paper on Brexit, the European Council President and President of the European Commission have stressed the importance of the Ireland in those conclusions. Brexit • 03 Jul 18
Tusk says 'solid backstop' plan needed in Brexit talks As the British government finalises its white paper on Brexit, the European Council President and President of the European Commission have stressed the importance of the Ireland in those conclusions. Brexit • 03 Jul 18
Tusk warns of concerns over peace process due to Brexit The President of the European Council has warned that on the day the 20th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement is being celebrated "thousands of people are looking with concern and anxiety to the future of the peace process after Brexit". Brexit • 10 Apr 18
Tusk warns of concerns over peace process due to Brexit The President of the European Council has warned that on the day the 20th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement is being celebrated "thousands of people are looking with concern and anxiety to the future of the peace process after Brexit". Brexit • 10 Apr 18
Brexit: The key players With a year to go before the UK leaves the European Union, who are the key people in the Brexit process, and what are they saying? Brexit • 29 Mar 18
Brexit: The key players With a year to go before the UK leaves the European Union, who are the key people in the Brexit process, and what are they saying? Brexit • 29 Mar 18
No 'concrete solutions' at tense EU-Turkey talks - Tusk The EU and Turkey failed to reach any "concrete solutions or compromises" in talks aimed at patching up their tattered relations, EU President Donald Tusk said after the meeting News • 27 Mar 18
No 'concrete solutions' at tense EU-Turkey talks - Tusk The EU and Turkey failed to reach any "concrete solutions or compromises" in talks aimed at patching up their tattered relations, EU President Donald Tusk said after the meeting News • 27 Mar 18
Tusk says 'back sliding' will risk Brexit negotiations President of the European Council Donald Tusk has said that any "back sliding" on commitments made so far on Brexit would create a risk to further negotiations. Brexit • 08 Mar 18
Tusk says 'back sliding' will risk Brexit negotiations President of the European Council Donald Tusk has said that any "back sliding" on commitments made so far on Brexit would create a risk to further negotiations. Brexit • 08 Mar 18
EU to aim for 'ambitious' trade agreement with UK The European Union does not want to "build a wall" with Britain as it leaves the bloc, European Council President Donald Tusk said as he laid out draft guidelines for negotiations on post-Brexit ties. Brexit • 07 Mar 18
EU to aim for 'ambitious' trade agreement with UK The European Union does not want to "build a wall" with Britain as it leaves the bloc, European Council President Donald Tusk said as he laid out draft guidelines for negotiations on post-Brexit ties. Brexit • 07 Mar 18
Taoiseach 'concerned' about UK Brexit position Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he remains concerned that the British Prime Minister did not fully recognise the implications of leaving the European Union's customs union and single market. Brexit • 13 Mar 18
Taoiseach 'concerned' about UK Brexit position Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he remains concerned that the British Prime Minister did not fully recognise the implications of leaving the European Union's customs union and single market. Brexit • 13 Mar 18
EU's Tusk warns of hard border in Ireland after Brexit European Council President Donald Tusk has warned Britain that its plan to leave the EU's customs union and single market on Brexit could mean a return to a "hard border" on the island of Ireland. Brexit • 01 Mar 18
EU's Tusk warns of hard border in Ireland after Brexit European Council President Donald Tusk has warned Britain that its plan to leave the EU's customs union and single market on Brexit could mean a return to a "hard border" on the island of Ireland. Brexit • 01 Mar 18
EU's 'hearts are still open' to Brexit reversal: Tusk European Union President Donald Tusk said that the bloc's "hearts are still open" to Britain if it changes its mind about leaving, in a fresh suggestion that Brexit could be reversed. Brexit • 16 Jan 18
EU's 'hearts are still open' to Brexit reversal: Tusk European Union President Donald Tusk said that the bloc's "hearts are still open" to Britain if it changes its mind about leaving, in a fresh suggestion that Brexit could be reversed. Brexit • 16 Jan 18
EU will stand with Ireland on border issue, says Tusk European Council President Donald Tusk has said that if the UK offer on the border on the island of Ireland is unacceptable for Ireland, then it will also be unacceptable for the EU. Brexit • 02 Dec 17
EU will stand with Ireland on border issue, says Tusk European Council President Donald Tusk has said that if the UK offer on the border on the island of Ireland is unacceptable for Ireland, then it will also be unacceptable for the EU. Brexit • 02 Dec 17
Tusk proposes multiple summits to reboot EU EU President Donald Tusk has proposed an ambitious timeline of 13 summits over the next two years to reboot the European Union after the shock of Brexit and other setbacks. World • 18 Oct 17
Tusk proposes multiple summits to reboot EU EU President Donald Tusk has proposed an ambitious timeline of 13 summits over the next two years to reboot the European Union after the shock of Brexit and other setbacks. World • 18 Oct 17
Tusk insists EU not planning for hard Brexit The European Union is negotiating the terms of Britain's exit from the bloc in good faith and is not working on a scenario where there is no separation agreement, European Council President Donald Tusk has said. Brexit • 10 Oct 17
Tusk insists EU not planning for hard Brexit The European Union is negotiating the terms of Britain's exit from the bloc in good faith and is not working on a scenario where there is no separation agreement, European Council President Donald Tusk has said. Brexit • 10 Oct 17
Tusk says Polish intelligence probe a 'smear campaign' European Council President Donald Tusk testified for eight hours in a Polish intelligence investigation by Warsaw's right-wing government that he described as a smear campaign to discredit him. Europe • 19 Apr 17
Tusk says Polish intelligence probe a 'smear campaign' European Council President Donald Tusk testified for eight hours in a Polish intelligence investigation by Warsaw's right-wing government that he described as a smear campaign to discredit him. Europe • 19 Apr 17
May stands firm over Gibraltar in Tusk meeting British Prime Minister Theresa May warned the sovereignty of Gibraltar will not be up for negotiation in the Brexit talks as she met European Council president Donald Tusk for the first time since triggering Article 50. Brexit • 06 Apr 17
May stands firm over Gibraltar in Tusk meeting British Prime Minister Theresa May warned the sovereignty of Gibraltar will not be up for negotiation in the Brexit talks as she met European Council president Donald Tusk for the first time since triggering Article 50. Brexit • 06 Apr 17
EU and Greece seek bailout deal by Friday Greece and its international lenders remained at odds in talks to release fresh bailout loans to Athens today. Business • 05 Apr 17
EU and Greece seek bailout deal by Friday Greece and its international lenders remained at odds in talks to release fresh bailout loans to Athens today. Business • 05 Apr 17
Sean Whelan - Two years not enough for Brexit talks It took the British government nine months to come up with a letter saying "we're leaving the EU". Business • 31 Mar 17
Sean Whelan - Two years not enough for Brexit talks It took the British government nine months to come up with a letter saying "we're leaving the EU". Business • 31 Mar 17
Trade talks may start before final Brexit terms agreed The European Union is ready to talk to Britain on a future free trade deal before the two sides agree final terms on Brexit, draft EU negotiating guidelines issued this morning show. Brexit • 31 Mar 17
Trade talks may start before final Brexit terms agreed The European Union is ready to talk to Britain on a future free trade deal before the two sides agree final terms on Brexit, draft EU negotiating guidelines issued this morning show. Brexit • 31 Mar 17
EU to issue Brexit response within 48 hours of trigger The EU will take just 48 hours to issue its first plan for Brexit negotiations after Britain formally triggers its departure, European Council President Donald Tusk has said. Business • 08 Mar 17
EU to issue Brexit response within 48 hours of trigger The EU will take just 48 hours to issue its first plan for Brexit negotiations after Britain formally triggers its departure, European Council President Donald Tusk has said. Business • 08 Mar 17
Only alternative to 'hard Brexit' is 'no Brexit' EU President Donald Tusk has said the only alternative to a so-called "hard Brexit" which would see Britain pull out of the bloc's single market and impose tough immigration controls, is "no Brexit". News • 14 Oct 16
Only alternative to 'hard Brexit' is 'no Brexit' EU President Donald Tusk has said the only alternative to a so-called "hard Brexit" which would see Britain pull out of the bloc's single market and impose tough immigration controls, is "no Brexit". News • 14 Oct 16
Ministers told budget must be 'Brexit proofed' The Taoiseach has said he has told his ministers that this year's budget would have to be 'Brexit proofed'. News • 09 Sep 16
Ministers told budget must be 'Brexit proofed' The Taoiseach has said he has told his ministers that this year's budget would have to be 'Brexit proofed'. News • 09 Sep 16
Tusk discusses Brexit with Taoiseach in Dublin European Council President Donald Tusk has met with the Taoiseach in Dublin ahead of next week's summit of European leaders on the future direction of the EU in the wake of the Brexit vote in the UK. News • 12 Sep 16
Tusk discusses Brexit with Taoiseach in Dublin European Council President Donald Tusk has met with the Taoiseach in Dublin ahead of next week's summit of European leaders on the future direction of the EU in the wake of the Brexit vote in the UK. News • 12 Sep 16
