President Trump cast doubt on the prospect of a free trade deal with the United States, which Prime Minister Theresa May has held out as one of the payoffs of leaving the European Union.
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Brexit Deal Has the Backing of E.U. Leaders. What Happens Now?
Prime Minister Theresa May obtained the approval of the other 27 European Union members for Britain’s divorce from the bloc. But she still has hurdles to overcome at home.
E.U. Leaders and U.K. Agree on Brexit Divorce Terms
The settlement reached at a summit meeting on Sunday must pass testing parliamentary votes, and leaves deep uncertainties about Britain’s future.
The Website That Shows How a Free Press Can Die
Origo was a popular, independent news outlet that made trouble for Hungary’s far-right leader, Viktor Orban. Relentless pressure changed all that.
Clinton Wants Europe to Get Tough on Migration. It Already Has.
Centrist leaders in Europe have cut migration to Europe by about 90 percent already, using the kinds of deterrents belatedly recommended by Hillary Clinton.
Hillary Clinton Says Europe Must ‘Get a Handle’ on Migration to Thwart Populism
Mrs. Clinton, in an interview with The Guardian, argued that migration policies contributed to the rise in right-wing populism in Europe.
U.K. Agrees on Brexit Plan With Europe’s Negotiators
The completion of what critics dismissed as a vague and ambiguous political declaration opens the way for the E.U. to approve a larger draft agreement on Sunday.
As Theresa May Looks to Brussels on Brexit Deal, Europe Makes Its Own Demands
The embattled leader wants to be seen at home as battling for the best arrangement for Britain — while also trying to beat back concerns of other member states.
Italy May Be ‘Sleepwalking Into Instability,’ E.U. Says, and Weighs Penalty
The European Union took another step toward punishing Italy for insisting on a heavy-spending budget even while it remains heavily indebted.
Theresa May: ‘The Next 7 Days Are Critical’ for Brexit Deal
The British prime minister is planning more negotiations in Brussels. At home, she could face a no-confidence vote and rebellion from cabinet ministers.