Updated, 7 Am Pt: After four and a half long years in European politics, the UK and European Union have finalized terms on a Brexit free trade deal, averting the possibility of a “no deal” Brexit when the transition period ends at midnight on December 31.
As per our earlier story below, the deal will need to be ratified by the UK and EU parliaments. Today there were celebrations on both sides.
“We have finally found an agreement,” said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in the immediacy after the deal was announced. “It was a long and winding road, but we have got a good deal to show for it.”
“The clock is no longer ticking,” added EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier. “Today is a day of relief, but tinged by some sadness as we compare what came before with what lies ahead.”
“Everything that the British public was promised...
As per our earlier story below, the deal will need to be ratified by the UK and EU parliaments. Today there were celebrations on both sides.
“We have finally found an agreement,” said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in the immediacy after the deal was announced. “It was a long and winding road, but we have got a good deal to show for it.”
“The clock is no longer ticking,” added EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier. “Today is a day of relief, but tinged by some sadness as we compare what came before with what lies ahead.”
“Everything that the British public was promised...
- 12/24/2020
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
London, Dec 7 (Ians) Negotiators from Britain and the European Union (EU) resumed their talks in Brussels in a "final throw of the dice" as they try to secure a post-Brexit trade deal before the Brexit transition period expires at the end of this month.
British chief negotiator David Frost and his EU counterpart Michel Barnier met in a last-ditch effort to resolve the remaining issues in the trade talks as the time is running out, Xinhua news agency reported on Sunday.
Ahead of the meeting on Sunday, however, British sources warned there was no guarantee they would succeed, the London-based Evening Standard newspaper reported.
"We will be working very hard to try to get a deal," Frost told reporters at the Brussels train station as he arrived from London by Eurostar train. "We will be looking forward to meeting our European colleagues later on this afternoon."
The return to the...
British chief negotiator David Frost and his EU counterpart Michel Barnier met in a last-ditch effort to resolve the remaining issues in the trade talks as the time is running out, Xinhua news agency reported on Sunday.
Ahead of the meeting on Sunday, however, British sources warned there was no guarantee they would succeed, the London-based Evening Standard newspaper reported.
"We will be working very hard to try to get a deal," Frost told reporters at the Brussels train station as he arrived from London by Eurostar train. "We will be looking forward to meeting our European colleagues later on this afternoon."
The return to the...
- 12/7/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
London, Dec 5 (Ians) Britain and the European Union (EU) remain hopeful of a post-Brexit trade deal despite talks are currently in a difficult phase, local media reported.
Brexit trade talks are set to continue on Friday night as EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier remains in London, Sky News reported.
On Thursday, a senior British government source accused the EU team of "bringing new elements into the negotiation" at the 11th hour, adding that a breakthrough was "still possible in the next few days but that prospect is receding", according to the BBC.
It quoted British Business Secretary Alok Sharma that the talks were "in a difficult phase" and that the country wanted the EU to recognize it as "a sovereign and independent nation" for any deal that can be reached, Xinhua news agency reported.
French Minister of State for European Affairs Clement Beaune has said his government could "veto" any deal reached,...
Brexit trade talks are set to continue on Friday night as EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier remains in London, Sky News reported.
On Thursday, a senior British government source accused the EU team of "bringing new elements into the negotiation" at the 11th hour, adding that a breakthrough was "still possible in the next few days but that prospect is receding", according to the BBC.
It quoted British Business Secretary Alok Sharma that the talks were "in a difficult phase" and that the country wanted the EU to recognize it as "a sovereign and independent nation" for any deal that can be reached, Xinhua news agency reported.
French Minister of State for European Affairs Clement Beaune has said his government could "veto" any deal reached,...
- 12/5/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has become one of the country’s most high profile figures to contract the coronavirus.
The BBC is reporting that Johnson is experience mild symptoms and is isolating at 10 Downing Street. He will remain in charge of the country’s government as it navigates the crisis.
On Wednesday, UK royal Prince Charles, the next in line to the throne. tested positive for Covid-19. He is said to be displaying mild symptoms and in good health.
Johnson becomes one of the first heads of state to contract the virus. Prince Albert of Monaco tested positive last week, as did Canadian premier Justin Trudeau’s wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau,...
The BBC is reporting that Johnson is experience mild symptoms and is isolating at 10 Downing Street. He will remain in charge of the country’s government as it navigates the crisis.
On Wednesday, UK royal Prince Charles, the next in line to the throne. tested positive for Covid-19. He is said to be displaying mild symptoms and in good health.
Johnson becomes one of the first heads of state to contract the virus. Prince Albert of Monaco tested positive last week, as did Canadian premier Justin Trudeau’s wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau,...
- 3/27/2020
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Prince Albert II of Monaco has tested positive for Covid-19. There are no concerns for the 62-year-old’s health, a statement from his palace read, as reported by Associated Foreign Press. He is continuing to work from home and is being treated by doctors.
ITV News’ Royal Editor Chris Ship pointed out on Twitter that Prince Albert was in the same room as Prince Charles on March 10 at a charity event, though there is no suggestion that the UK royal has been tested for the virus.
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Another high-profile figure to test positive for the coronavirus today was EU’s Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier, who tweeted that he was “doing well and in good spirits.
ITV News’ Royal Editor Chris Ship pointed out on Twitter that Prince Albert was in the same room as Prince Charles on March 10 at a charity event, though there is no suggestion that the UK royal has been tested for the virus.
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Another high-profile figure to test positive for the coronavirus today was EU’s Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier, who tweeted that he was “doing well and in good spirits.
- 3/19/2020
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
The decisive victory for Boris Johnson has brought clarity over Brexit for the UK’s creative sector, but also despair from industry professionals.
The decisive victory for Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party at last night’s UK general election has brought short-term clarity over Brexit for the UK’s creative sector, but also despair from some industry professionals.
Brexit
The central pillar of Johnson’s campaign was ‘Get Brexit Done’. His Brexit Withdrawal Agreement is now certain to pass the Commons before the end of the year and the UK will leave the European Union on January 31.
The next phase...
The decisive victory for Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party at last night’s UK general election has brought short-term clarity over Brexit for the UK’s creative sector, but also despair from some industry professionals.
Brexit
The central pillar of Johnson’s campaign was ‘Get Brexit Done’. His Brexit Withdrawal Agreement is now certain to pass the Commons before the end of the year and the UK will leave the European Union on January 31.
The next phase...
- 12/13/2019
- by 1101184¦Orlando Parfitt¦38¦
- ScreenDaily
The UK’s biggest and longest-running drama could be heading for its season finale. Reports emerged today that the UK could be edging closer to agreeing a Brexit deal with the European Union after UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson made concessions regarding a customs border down the Irish Sea, which has been a key sticking point to date.
According to The Guardian, sources close to the EU and Downing Street said an agreement could be published as early as tomorrow if the UK government gives the final Ok to terms being discussed ahead of the European Council summit beginning on Thursday (October 17).
Earlier today, it was widely reported that Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief negotiator, had given Johnson a deadline of midnight UK time Tuesday to propose a deal which could be signed off at the upcoming summit.
If talks do proceed positively, the possibility remains that a Brexit...
According to The Guardian, sources close to the EU and Downing Street said an agreement could be published as early as tomorrow if the UK government gives the final Ok to terms being discussed ahead of the European Council summit beginning on Thursday (October 17).
Earlier today, it was widely reported that Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief negotiator, had given Johnson a deadline of midnight UK time Tuesday to propose a deal which could be signed off at the upcoming summit.
If talks do proceed positively, the possibility remains that a Brexit...
- 10/15/2019
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Broad acceptance film and TV industry will neogtiate a separate deal.
French president Emmanuel Macron has confirmed France will ensure the European audiovisual sector is excluded from any all-encompassing UK-eu free trade agreement (Fta) post Brexit.
Macron laid out France’s position in a letter responding to written concerns expressed by the lobby group, the French Coalition for Cultural Diversity.
“France has always stood by the exclusion of audiovisual services from free trade agreements. It’s a key issue, for the protection of cultural diversity, on which the Council [of Europe] is unanimous,” Macron wrote in a letter dated January 2, which was...
French president Emmanuel Macron has confirmed France will ensure the European audiovisual sector is excluded from any all-encompassing UK-eu free trade agreement (Fta) post Brexit.
Macron laid out France’s position in a letter responding to written concerns expressed by the lobby group, the French Coalition for Cultural Diversity.
“France has always stood by the exclusion of audiovisual services from free trade agreements. It’s a key issue, for the protection of cultural diversity, on which the Council [of Europe] is unanimous,” Macron wrote in a letter dated January 2, which was...
- 1/10/2019
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- ScreenDaily
The European Commission (EU) has laid down new plans to overhaul intellectual property rules in the 27-nation bloc, including enforcement of rules on digital piracy, creating a legal framework for cross-border management of music copyright and modernizing trademark rules."Ensuring the right level of protection of intellectual property rights in the single market is essential for Europe's economy. Our aim today is to get the balance between these two objectives right for Ipr across the board," said EU Internal Markets Commissioner Michel Barnier.The EU ...
- 5/25/2011
- BusinessofCinema
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