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 ... Brexit • 06 Jul 17
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 ... Brexit • 26 Jun 17
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
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
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 ... Brexit • 11 May 17
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
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 ... Brexit • 05 May 17
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 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 ... Brexit • 25 Apr 17
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 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 ... Business • 27 Jul 16
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 ... Business • 14 Jul 14
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 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 to strengthen oversight of shadow banking The European Union is trying to strengthen oversight of "shadow banking''. Business • 04 Sep 13
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
