Brexit Bogged Down in the House of Commons
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is currently attempting to push the House of Commons to vote on his Brexit Deal after previously being snubbed by the Speaker of the House.
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No-Deal Brexit Block was the Right Decision for the UK
Boris Johnson’s plan when he became Prime Minister was to push for a no-deal Brexit at any cost. The most immediate issue would likely be a recession according to The United Kingdom Office of Budget Responsibility.
Read MoreEU Bans Single-Use Plastic Amongst Member States
The European Union voted to ban single-use plastic among member states by the year 2021. This decision is a reaction to the increasing amount of plastic that has found its way into waterways and oceans. After 2021, these items will be composed of more sustainable materials and their consumption will be reduced by 25 percent.
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EU-China Summit Generates Mixed Success
The European Union (EU) and China convened at the EU-China Summit on April 9 to discuss their relationship and economic agenda, reports the EU Commission.
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Trump Administration Threatens Tariffs on European Goods
The Trump administration is threatening to tax $11.2 billion worth of European Union goods. It is a rash move that marks another attempt by the administration to use tariffs to reshape global trade in its favor
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Increased Infighting and Mediocre Governance Threatens to Unravel the European Union
On Wednesday, September 5, lawmakers from across the European Union voted in Strasbourg to invoke Article 7 of the 1992 Maastricht Treaty against the government of Hungary.
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The EU’s New Copyright Directive Threatens European Freedom of Speech
Earlier this month, The European Parliament approved a new directive on digital copyright. The legislation essentially tries to initiate copyright laws that will force social media and news platforms to take drastic measures while sharing others’ content.
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Britain Increasingly Split Over Brexit
Two years after the Brexit referendum and six months until Britain is set to leave the European Union, the United Kingdom is more divided over Brexit than ever.
Read MoreCatalonia: Autonomy at Risk as Madrid Threatens Direct Rule
Spain has officially dissolved Catalonia’s regional government and will be hosting new elections on December 21. Catalonia, however, with main contributors to its economy leaving the region, along with lack of EU and international support, faces major obstacles as leaders try to establish their newly declared independence.
Read MoreEU Withdrawal Bill Enters Debate Stage
The U.K. parliament passed the first and second reading of the EU Withdrawal Bill, the bill will be debated again and if approved, final changes will be considered and become law.
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