Donald Tusk is leaving his job as European Council president, but he still faces the problem presented by his old friend, transformed by power and cynicism.
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Johnson Loses First Attempt to Call Election in Latest Brexit Maneuver
After the European Union extended the deadline for Britain’s departure to Jan. 31, Prime Minister Boris Johnson lost another vote in Parliament.
European Union’s Message to U.K.: Just Leave Already
Showing unusual flexibility but keeping its red lines, Brussels agreed to a quick Brexit deal with Boris Johnson, and hopes he can pass it at home.
Optimism Builds in Brussels for a Deal on Brexit, as Talks Go Down to the Wire
Donald Tusk, the president of the European Council, said the “basic foundations of an agreement are ready,” but the British prime minister, Boris Johnson, said the goal remained “shrouded in mist.”
As Angela Merkel and Boris Johnson Clash, the Odds of a Brexit Deal Fade
Hopes of an agreement, already faint, seemed all but dashed after a phone call between the German and British leaders.
Who Will Get E.U.’s Top Jobs? Bloc Must Decide How to Fill Them First
In typical European Union style, the bloc’s leaders even disagreed on the process they would follow to reach a decision.
The E.U. Has 4 Main Chiefs. What Do They Do?
The race to name the presidents of the four institutions that run the European Union is on. Here’s what each of institution does, and why it matters.
May’s Compromise Talks with Corbyn Hit Snag as She Asks for Brexit Extension
The leaders of Britain’s Conservative and Labour Parties face challenges in reaching an agreement, each because of political pushback to compromise from within their parties.
May Asks E.U. for a Short Brexit Delay. Tusk Offers a One-Year ‘Flextension.’
The proposal from Donald Tusk, the president of the European Council, leaves the door open for Britain to withdraw from the bloc sooner if it ratifies a 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.