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EU summit yields no clear way forward on Brexit

by Stephen Beard
Oct 18, 2018
European Union leaders wrapped up a two-day summit in Brussels today. Britain’s exit from the bloc was the main focus of the gathering. And students of EU crises will have heard a familiar whizzing sound as another deadline passed in the unfolding drama, known as Brexit. The long-scheduled summit was intended as an important milestone […]
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EU summit yields no clear way forward on Brexit

by Stephen Beard
Oct 18, 2018
European Union leaders wrapped up a two-day summit in Brussels today. Britain’s exit from the bloc was the main focus of the gathering. And students of EU crises will have heard a familiar whizzing sound as another deadline passed in the unfolding drama, known as Brexit. The long-scheduled summit was intended as an important milestone […]
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Brexit puts Gibraltar residents between a rock and a hard place

by Stephen Beard
Oct 16, 2018
People in the U.K. territory adjoining Spain voted against Brexit and are now fearful.
The Rock of Gibraltar. 
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Brexit puts Gibraltar residents between a rock and a hard place

by Stephen Beard
Oct 16, 2018
People in the U.K. territory adjoining Spain voted against Brexit and are now fearful.
The Rock of Gibraltar. 
Courtesy of Mimisse Beard
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Brexiters say smooth post-Brexit trade with the EU is possible

by Stephen Beard
Sep 20, 2018
Brexiters say the port of Felixstowe shows the country can manage post Brexit.
Gantry cranes unload containers on the dockside in Felixstowe.
Courtesy of Mimisse Beard
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The EU’s proposed copyright rules could upend the internet economy

by Molly Wood
Sep 14, 2018
Could this be the beginning of the end of internet memes?
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What role should governments play in regulating speech online?

by Molly Wood
Aug 24, 2018
"Many people ... trust these big tech companies frankly more than they do their politicians," Politico's chief technology correspondent says.
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The euro is a mixed blessing for Greece

by Stephen Beard
Aug 17, 2018
As the country prepares to exit years of IMF-EU bailouts, views differ on the European Union's common currency.
The Greek flag and the flag of the European Union fly above a government building in Athens, Greece.
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Greece leaves bailouts behind; wonders what's ahead

by Stephen Beard
Aug 15, 2018
Some Greeks fear their country may struggle once bailouts end.
A man waves a Greek flag in front of the Greek parliament during a pro-European rally on July 9, 2015 in Athens, Greece.
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Greece emerges from bailouts, but Greeks remain skeptical

by Stephen Beard
Aug 14, 2018
The country's economy is improving, but many still bear the scars of the crisis.
In this photo illustration, a one euro coin stands on a map of Greece showing the city of Athens.
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