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IMF issues warning over Greek debt

by Stephen Beard
Feb 9, 2017
Greece is about to default on its bonds — again.
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May's warm relations with Trump chill EU ties

by Stephen Beard
Feb 2, 2017
The British prime minister, armed with Trump's free trade deal, could get a frosty reception at summit.
British Prime Minister Theresa May with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Jan. 27 in Washington, D.C.
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UK farms replace EU migrants with machines

by Stephen Beard
Jan 9, 2017
With fewer EU migrants to take low-paid farm jobs, UK farmers look to automation.
Philip Garford stands next to the "Robo Crop" automatic weeding machine.
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Politicians who said they’d cut unpopular trade links must now deliver

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Jan 4, 2017
Britain’s ambassador to the European Union has quit. Veteran diplomat Ivan Rogers took a swipe at the British government in his resignation letter.  He accused it of “muddled thinking” on Brexit.  The complexity of negotiations to dissolve trade pacts make it hard to deliver on promises politicians made to angry voters, both in Britain and the […]
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What will the European economy look like in 2017?

by Stephen Beard
Dec 28, 2016
This year saw Brexit and the Italian referendum -- both sea changes that will affect the economies of Europe
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: A man waves the EU flag in front of the Supreme Court ahead of the first day of a hearing into whether Parliament's consent is required before the Brexit process can begin. 
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Italy's referendum may reflect populist backlash

by Stephen Beard
Dec 2, 2016
Disgruntled Italians could bring about political upheaval in the weekend vote.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel greets Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi upon his arrival for talks with European leaders at the Chancellery on November 18, 2016 in Berlin, Germany.  
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Trump and Brexit votes similar, not identical

by Stephen Beard
Nov 28, 2016
Pro-Trump and Brexit voters may have similar motivations, but there are differences.
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UK government welcomes Trump as it touts for post-Brexit trade

by Stephen Beard
Nov 10, 2016
Most other European governments seem alarmed.
The Houses of Parliament are seen in central London.  
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UK Jews whose families fled Nazis look again at Germany

by Stephen Beard
Nov 8, 2016
Brits entitled to another EU passport are exploring their options post-Brexit.
Outside view of the synagogue of the israelite religion association Wuerttemberg in the southern German city Ulm.
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Parliament must vote on Brexit before it can begin

by Kai Ryssdal
Nov 3, 2016
In order for Brexit to commence, Parliament must vote on whether the UK can leave the European Union.
British Prime Minister Theresa May speaks during a press conference at the Council of the European Union on the second day of a two day summit in Brussels, Belgium.   
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