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After announcing fresh diplomatic talks with Greece, Turkish president offers an olive branch to the EU and France.
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Warning comes after Germany agreed with BioNTech to supply 30 million additional doses in a side deal.
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Truckers say they are struggling to adjust to new paperwork following the UK’s departure from the...
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Young Europeans reflect on the UK’s historic departure from the European Union.
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As Brexit was completed, chaos was avoided at UK borders, but critical issues unleashed by the historic divorce remain.
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The UK’s departure from the European Union has ramifications far beyond trade and the single market.
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Stanley Johnson confirms plan to seek French citizenship as the free movement of Britons in the EU comes to an end.
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A deal has been reached, but more wrangling is expected as a new relationship emerges.
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US will raise duties on EU plane-making parts, some non-sparkling wines and cognac following EU measures in November.
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The investment deal will help redress what Europe sees as unbalanced economic ties.
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Freedom of movement between the UK and the EU will end in days, ushering in huge changes for immigration and travel.
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The deal addresses complaints by the EU and US about China’s industrial subsidies and forced technology transfers.
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EU statement comes as Brussels gears up to agree a significant investment deal with China.
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EU ambassadors, meanwhile, gave their unanimous approval to the Brexit trade deal.
