In typical European Union style, the bloc’s leaders even disagreed on the process they would follow to reach a decision.
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War With Iran? Count Us Out, Europe Says
Bruised by the 2003 Iraq war, Europeans are united in opposing a new conflict with Tehran but also leery of contradicting Washington too sharply.
European Union Extends Brexit Deadline to Oct. 31
The European Union offered Britain a Brexit deadline at the end of October to avert a cliff-edge divorce that was set to happen on Friday evening.
As Theresa May Pleads for 2nd Brexit Delay, Some See a ‘Begging Tour’
The British prime minister is likely to get more time from the European Union, but perhaps not the deadline she wants.
Europe Holds Summit With China, More Skeptically This Time
An annual European Union meeting with China is beset by new worries about Beijing’s ambitions and practices, market barriers and industrial espionage.
Brexit Enters the ‘Flextension’ Era. It Could Be Short.
With Britain facing a long extension, the idea is to add a provision for shortening the delay if Parliament should agree on an exit deal.
Brexit Goes Back to Square One as Parliament Rejects May’s Plan a Third Time
The now routine defeat for the prime minister’s exit plan also underscores that Parliament itself has no idea what to do.
E.U. Approves Brexit Extension, but Chaotic Departure Still Looms
The short extension was conditioned on Parliament’s approving a withdrawal deal it has already rejected twice by decisive margins.
News analysis: Theresa May’s Message to Britain at a Perilous Moment: It’s Parliament’s Fault
In an address to the nation Wednesday night, the prime minister lashed out, blaming squabbling lawmakers for the Brexit paralysis. They did not react well.
E.U. Officials Agree to Brexit Delay, but With Conditions
As Britain’s political crisis deepens, the bloc agreed to an extension, but only if Parliament passes a withdrawal plan it has twice rejected.