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Michel Barnier said the Good Friday Agreement has to be respected

Remaining EU citizens will not pay for Brexit - Barnier

The European Union's chief Brexit negotiator has told the European Parliament that the remaining 27 EU member states will not be expected to pay for Britain's exit from the bloc.

Brexit • 03 Oct 17

Theresa May pictured at the Conservative Party conference

May says hard border will not return after Brexit

British Prime Minister Theresa May has said the UK government will do everything it can to help restore Northern Ireland's power-sharing government, adding that Brexit would not herald the return of a hard border.

Brexit • 03 Oct 17

David Davis and Michael Barnier addressing the media after talks

Negotiators 'not yet there' in Brexit talks

The EU's chief Brexit negotiator has said Theresa May's speech last week had created a new dynamic in talks but warned there is still work to be done to permit the EU to move to the second phase of the negotiations.

News • 28 Sep 17

Negotiating teams had been due to reconvene in Brussels next week

Next round of Brexit negotiations postponed to 25 Sept

Britain and the European Commission have "jointly agreed" to postpone the next round of Brexit negotiations by a week, the UK's Department for Exiting the European Union has said.

Brexit • 12 Sep 17

British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said a solution is 'not beyond the wit of man'

Solution to border issue is achievable, says Johnson

Finding a solution for the Irish border in Britain's talks to exit the European Union is not "beyond the wit of man", British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said.

Brexit • 08 Sep 17

David Davis said 'they are finding it difficult because we have got good lawyers'

Davis says EC taking 'silly' approach to Brexit talks

Britain's Brexit Secretary has accused the European Commission and its chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, of having a "silly" approach to the talks on the UK's withdrawal from the European Union.

Brexit • 03 Sep 17

Michel Barnier cited disruption to cross-border traders processing VAT and a need for all EU imports of animals and animal products to be tested at borders

No such thing as 'frictionless' trade, Barnier warns UK

European Union chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has warned British ministers and businesses who are calling for "frictionless trade" with the EU after Britain leaves that that is "not possible".

Brexit • 06 Jul 17

Michel Barnier has called for more ambition and clarity from Britain

European negotiators underwhelmed by British offer

The European Union's lead Brexit negotiator has given a cool response to Britain's offer on European Union citizens' rights in Britain after it leaves the union, saying the EU wanted to get the same level of rights as under EU law.

Brexit • 26 Jun 17

Simon Coveney met Michel Barnier this afternoon

Coveney left in no doubt Ireland is a priority in talks

Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney says he has been left in no doubt that Ireland's interests are the European Union's interests in Brexit negotiations.

Brexit • 20 Jun 17

UK Brexit Secretary David Davis and EC chief negotiator Michel Barnier released joint statement

First round of Brexit talks to begin on Monday

The first round of formal negotiations on Britain's withdrawal from the EU will begin on 19 June, it has been confirmed.

Brexit • 15 Jun 17

Sean Whelan says unlike a Winter Olympics, there is no template for this project

Brexit a Herculean task for ex-Olympics chair Barnier

Michel Barnier was one of the organisers of the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, in the Savoie region (where he chaired the regional council).Roll on the gags about "slippery slopes" and "downhill all the way". Or focus on the fact that he delivered a major project.

Brexit • 11 May 17

Michel Barnier delivered a 20 minute speech to a joint sitting of the Dáil and Seanad

Barnier tells Dáil he 'regrets Brexit' is happening

The chief Brexit negotiator for the European Commission has expressed regret that Brexit is happening.

Brexit • 11 May 17

Jean-Claude Juncker addresses a conference in Florence

Juncker takes swipe at Britain over English language

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker took a swipe at Britain, saying he would not give a speech in English because the language was becoming less significant following Brexit.

Brexit • 05 May 17

A formal invitation must still be forwarded by the Dáil Business Committee to Michael Barnier

Brexit negotiator may be invited to address Oireachtas

The European Union's chief negotiator on Brexit, Michel Barnier, could address a joint sitting of the Dáil and Seanad next month.

News • 26 Apr 17

EU negotiator Michel Barnier and European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker are due in London for talks tomorrow

EU toughens position on Brexit talks

The European Union has hardened its position on Brexit talks ahead of a key summit, making new demands on financial services, immigration and Britain's exit bill.

Brexit • 25 Apr 17

Michel Barnier says there can be no a la carte participation in the single market

EU's chief Brexit negotiator outlines bloc's conditions

Brussels' chief Brexit negotiator has said a transitional arrangement with Britain may be necessary, must be limited in time and subjected to EU laws.

Brexit • 22 Mar 17

Michel Barnier was a key architect of the EU's new banking union, whose creation often put him at loggerheads with the City of London

Michel Barnier to negotiate Brexit with Britain

European Commission head Jean-Claude Juncker has appointed veteran French politician and former EU commissioner Michel Barnier to lead the negotiations with Britain on its exit from the bloc.

Business • 27 Jul 16

The EU wants tighter rules to regulate the online gambling industry.

EU to tighten up online gambling rules

The EU said it wanted tighter rules to regulate the fast developing online gambling industry in an effort to better protect minors and coordinate a huge but fragmented market.

Business • 14 Jul 14

Commissioner Michel Barnier says plans were "final cogs in the wheel"

EU unveils reform of 'too-big-to-fail' banks

The EU has unveiled long-awaited plans to rein in the "too-big-to-fail" banks.

Business • 29 Jan 14

EU Internal Markets Commissioner Michel Barnier says extension is a measure of prudence

EU extends SEPA deadline by 6 months

The European Commission has extended a deadline for the introduction of a new faster and cheaper intra-bank payments system by six months.

Business • 09 Jan 14

EU Commissioner Michel Barnier to announce rules and legislation to regulate the shadow banking sector

EU to strengthen oversight of shadow banking

The European Union is trying to strengthen oversight of "shadow banking''.

Business • 04 Sep 13

Bank of Finland Governor Erkki Liikanen announces EU bank reform proposals

High-risk, retail banking should be separated

Banks should separate deposit taking from trading and other high-risk investment banking work to shield taxpayers from further bailouts and protect savers.

Business • 02 Oct 12

Michel Barnier