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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

If the proposals are enacted there would be a one-hour time difference either side of the border for part of the year

Clock changes may result in border time difference

There could be two time zones on the island of Ireland from October 2019, under a proposal announced yesterday by the European Commission.

Brexit • 13 Sep 18

"Clock-changing must stop," Jean-Claude Juncker said in a statement

Minister 'open minded' on proposal to stop time changes

The minister who is responsibile for time has an open mind on proposals to end the bi-annual change between summertime and wintertime, according to the Department of Justice.

Europe • 12 Sep 18

Jean-Claude Juncker says EU must promote its role in foreign affairs

UK cannot be in 'parts of single market' - Juncker

EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker undermined a key part of Britain's plan to quit the bloc, warning that it cannot expect to remain in parts of the single market.

Brexit • 12 Sep 18

Jean-Claude Juncker and Donald Trump strike deal aimed at defusing the trade tensions between the two key economies

EU and US launch talks in bid to quell trade tensions

US President Donald Trump and European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker have agreed to launch negotiations to cut trade barriers, easing the threat of a transatlantic trade war.

Business • 26 Jul 18

President Trump and EC President Jean-Claude Juncker speak to the media after their meeting in Washington

Trump agrees with EU to work to lower trade barriers

US President Donald Trump has said the United States and the European Union have agreed to work on lowering trade barriers as they seek to head off a brewing trade war.

US • 25 Jul 18

Jean-Claude Juncker will discuss trade with Donald Trump at a meeting on Wednesday

US faces resistance at G20 over trade deals

The United States has sought to woo Europe and Japan with free trade deals to gain leverage in an escalating tariff war with China but its overtures faced stiff resistance from France at a G20 finance ministers meeting dominated by trade tensions.

World • 22 Jul 18

Donald Tusk and Jean-Claude Juncker were in Beijing for a meeting with senior Chinese officials

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

Tariffs have been slapped on iconic US products from bourbon to blue jeans and motorbikes

EU tariffs on US goods take effect as trade war erupts

The European Union has slapped retaliatory tariffs on iconic US products from bourbon to blue jeans and motorbikes in its opening salvo in a trade war with President Donald Trump.

World • 22 Jun 18

Jean-Claude Juncker and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at a press conference at Government Buildings

Ireland will come first in Brexit talks, says Juncker

President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Junker has said that Ireland will come first in the Brexit negotiations, and that its border with Europe is a priority.

Brexit • 21 Jun 18

Jean-Claude Juncker was speaking in Strasbourg

Juncker defends EU plans for new digital tax

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has defended plans for a new digital tax for global technology companies.

Business • 30 May 18

A year of tough negotiations awaits Donald Tusk, Theresa May and the other key players involved in the Brexit negotiations

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

Turkey still wants to join the EU, but said it did not want 'unfair criticisms'

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

Jean-Claude Juncker said he was 'strictly against a European super-state'

Juncker says doesn't want 'European super-state'

Jean-Claude Juncker, head of the European Union executive, said today he was not pushing for a "European super-state" in a rebuff to Brexit supporters who criticise him for seeking closer integration within the bloc.

Business • 14 Feb 18

Theresa May said that the British government was 'engaging with' UK businesses

No 'physical infrastructure' on NI border after Brexit

British Prime Minister Theresa May has said there would be no physical infrastructure imposed on the Irish border after the UK leaves the European Union.

Brexit • 23 Oct 17

Jean-Claude Juncker said that growth in the EU has outpaced the US in the past two years

Jean-Claude Juncker says wind back in Europe's sails

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has said that the "wind is back in Europe's sails" as the continent becomes more united and economic momentum picks up a year after Brexit.

Politics • 13 Sep 17

'The European Parliament is ridiculous, totally ridiculous,' Jean-Claude Juncker told a near-empty chamber

Juncker blasts 'ridiculous' parliament over attendance

European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker has launched a blistering attack on a nearly empty European Parliament, sparking bitter exchanges with the head of the EU's only directly-elected institution.

European Parliament • 04 Jul 17

Jean-Claude Juncker is happy not to have joined the smartphone revolution

Juncker not a smart guy on phones, favouring old model

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has admitted that he has not yet joined the smartphone revolution.

technology • 30 Jun 17

Jean-Claude Juncker said Brexit makes him sad

Juncker says Brexit 'a failure and a tragedy'

The European Union's most senior civil servant has promised that the bloc will approach the negotiation of Britain's withdrawal in a "friendly" and "fair" way, but warned that European institutions were not "naive" about the process.

Brexit • 24 Mar 17

Turkey and Europe are locked in a diplomatic crisis

Juncker warns Turkey death penalty is 'red line' issue

European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker has warned Turkey that any return of the death penalty would be a "red line" in the country's stalled EU membership bid.

Turkey • 19 Mar 17

Enda Kenny said he wants the language of this aspect of the Good Friday accord incorporated into the Brexit deal

Taoiseach wants Brexit deal to include GFA clause

The Taoiseach has said he wants the final Brexit agreement between the European Union and Britain to allow for Irish reunification in line with the terms of the Good Friday Agreement.

News • 24 Feb 17

Theresa May says yesterday's court ruling does not change anything

Brexit timetable remains the same, insists May

British Prime Minister Theresa May has told the European Commission President that her timetable for leaving the EU is still on track.

News • 04 Nov 16

Jean-Claude Juncker said 'you can't have one foot in and one foot out'

Juncker says EU must be unyielding in Brexit talks

The EU must be "unyielding" in the face of Britain's demands on the terms for its divorce from the bloc, European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker said this morning.

News • 07 Oct 16

Jean-Claude Juncker urged Britain to begin the process of leaving the EU as soon as possible

Juncker says EU not at risk after Brexit

The future of the European Union is not "at risk" from Britain's decision to quit the bloc, European Commission head Jean-Claude Juncker said this morning.

News • 14 Sep 16

Some Irish MEPs are expected to challenge EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager during debate

Vestager defends Apple ruling in EP debate

European Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager has defended the commission's ruling that Ireland granted Apple illegal state aid.

News • 14 Sep 16