European Council
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Presidents | Donald Tusk |
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| Locations | Europa building |
| Brussels | |
| Headquarters location | Brussels, Belgium |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Type of business | Institution of the European Union |
| Formation | 1961 (informally); 2009 (formally) |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 962520 |
About European Council
The European Council is a collective body that defines the European Union's overall political direction and priorities. It comprises the heads of state or government of the EU member states, along with the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission.
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... European Council President Charles Michel says and the leaders are keen to facilitate access to food, water, medical care, fuel and shelter...
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Brexit: 'intense technical discussions between Britain and the EU in Brussels
negotiators from the UK and the EU have, what has been described as "Intensive technical discussions" in an attempt to agree to a new Brexit offer.
About a dozen British officials, including UK, EU Advisor, David Frost , are participating in the discussions at the EU Commission in Brussels.
The sessions are likely to be the weekend more via the.
But the President of the European Council , Donald Tusk , has proposed, there is only the slightest chance of an Agreement .
the UK is due to leave the EU by 23:00 GMT on 31. October , and a European leaders' summit next Thursday and Friday Will agree that the Last Chance to make a deal before the end of this period.
the UK-Europe-Advisor David Frost is developed involved in The TalksPrime Minister , Boris Johnson , to avoid concerns about the hard limit were criticized on The Island of Ireland after Brexit , because the heads of state and government at the beginning of The Last week.
But on Thursday, Mr. Johnson and the Irish Prime Minister , Leo Varadkar , talks, and said that they could.
BBC Europe reporter Gavin Lee said, there is no planned timetable for The Talks in Brussels and neither the UK or EU to offer any detail on the obvious similarities, which was found on the Irish border.
Our correspondent said that The First Public Announcement of The Talks can come on Monday, after the 27 EU ambassadors, has been updated and on the progress achieved so Far .
Boris Johnson , and Leo Varadkar talks on Thursday in Thornton Manor, in WirralMeanwhile, the shadow of Brexit Secretary Sir Keir Starmer said labour would take action through the courts to push when Mr Johnson tried by a no-deal Escape.
addressing the Co-operative Party conference in Glasgow, Sir Keir said, if the watch is not to secure a deal at the EU summit on 17 and 18 October , he has requested, in accordance with the so-called, by him, to a further delay.
"If he does not, we Will enforce The Law - in the courts and in Parliament. What it takes, we Will prevent a not-offer Brexit ", he said.
' - mood music, positive'This weekend, The Talks in Brussels follow a meeting on Friday between Brexit Secretary Steve Barclay and EU chief negotiator, Michel Barnier , described by both sides as "constructive".
In a statement later, the European Commission , said: "The EU and the UK have agreed to intensify the discussions in the coming days. "
Speaking on BBC Radio 4 's Today programme, Culture Secretary, Nicky Morgan , confirmed to clarify that "many details", between the two parties, but said the "mood music" negotiations "seem to be positive".
she added that "speculation doesn't really help" and politicians would have to "step back, please, and these negotiations and discussions to give The Best chance of success".
Secretary of state for education Nicky Morgan said, "speculation, not reallyhelp" On Friday, Mr Tusk, before adding: "there is of course no guarantee of success and the Time Is convenient, but even the smallest chance must be used".
Mr. Johnson is also The Best confirmed it was "a done deal", saying: "what we can do now is to let our negotiators get on with it. "
the support of democratic Unionist Party MPs, could be Crucial to a business through the Parliament.
However, the DUP leader, Arlene Foster said: "Everything North of Ireland in the EU. Will not have our support. "
Brexiteer Sir John Redwood believes Mr Johnson should "unlock table a free trade Agreement " that would "" most of the questions around borders and immigration.
He added: "I think that The Border issue is greatly exaggerated, because it is in the interest of the European Union and Ireland, it in an exaggerated way to say that. "
Ms Morgan was asked on the Today programme about reports of the Downing Street is briefing that the Tories could contest a Federal election on a no-deal Brexit -ticket, if an Agreement can not be reached.
The Loughborough MP - people who have voted, to Remain - say if you contest an election on a ticket, but said reports that it prepares for Mr Johnson to fight a Federal election on a no-deal platform, "wide of The Mark ".
Timeline : What happens before Brexit period?Monday, 14. October - The house of Commons is due to return to, and the government Will use The Queen 's speech to his legislative agenda. The speech Will then be discussed by members throughout the week.
Thursday, 17. October - the Crucial two-day summit of EU leaders begins in Brussels. This is planned to be The Last such meeting before the Brexit period.
Saturday, 19. October Special session of the Parliament and the Date to which the PM must Act in the EU to further delay the UK's EU-exit under the Benn, if there is no Brexit was approved to offer from the Parliament and you have not agreed to have the Kingdom left with no deal.
Thursday, 31. October - the Date on which the UK is due to leave the EU, with or without a resignation Agreement .
nicky morgan, european union, brexit
Source of news: bbc.com
