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WASHINGTON The U.S. government on Wednesday said it would raise tariffs on certain European Union products including aircraft components and wines from France and Germany the latest twist in a 16year battle over aircraft subsidies between Washington and Brussels NegativeWASHINGTON The U.S. government on Wednesday said it would raise tariffs on certain European Union products including aircraft components and wines from France and Germany the latest twist in a 16year battle over aircraft subsidies between Washington and Brussels http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-usa-eu-trade/u-s-slaps-tariffs-on-french-and-german-wines-aircraft-parts-amid-eu-dispute-idUSKBN2942GS2020-12-31
BRUSSELS The European Union and China agreed an investment pact on Wednesday which Brussels believes will help redress what it sees as imbalanced economic ties PositiveBRUSSELS The European Union and China agreed an investment pact on Wednesday which Brussels believes will help redress what it sees as imbalanced economic ties http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-eu-china-trade-factbox/factbox-whats-and-whys-of-the-eu-china-investment-agreement-idUSKBN2941FA2020-12-31
We are starting to turn the page on a difficult Ursula von der Leyen president of the Brusselsbased European Commission coordinating the programme said in a tweet PositiveEurope launches a crossborder vaccination programme of unprecedented scale on Sunday as part of efforts to end a COVID19 pandemic that has crippled economies and claimed more than 1 http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-health-coronavirus-europe-vaccines/europe-rolls-out-vaccines-in-bid-to-leave-pandemic-behind-idUSKBN2910032020-12-28
Brussels has made no decision yet on whether to grant Britain access to the blocs financial market NeutralTOKYO The dollar largely shrugged off President Donald Trumps decision to relent on a threat to block a COVID19 aid bill in thin trading on Monday with many investors on holiday http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-global-forex/dollar-dithers-in-thin-trade-as-trump-passes-pandemic-aid-package-idUSKBN2920592020-12-28
LONDON The European Union cannot decide yet on granting Britain access to the blocs financial market even though London and Brussels have agreed a trade deal a European Commission official said on Thursday NegativeLONDON The European Union cannot decide yet on granting Britain access to the blocs financial market even though London and Brussels have agreed a trade deal a European Commission official said on Thursday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-britain-eu-banks/eu-trade-deal-brings-little-progress-for-uks-giant-financial-sector-idUSKBN28Y1MJ2020-12-25
Brussels has only granted financial market access known as for two financial activities from Jan NeutralLONDON The European Union cannot decide yet on granting Britain access to the blocs financial market even though London and Brussels have agreed a trade deal a European Commission official said on Thursday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-britain-eu-banks/eu-trade-deal-brings-little-progress-for-uks-giant-financial-sector-idUSKBN28Y1MJ2020-12-25
All the affected airlines maintain they are Brexitready with ownership compliance strategies vetted and approved by national authorities under Brussels supervision PositiveSpain Ireland and Hungary have tried and failed to loosen EU airline ownership rules in a draft aviation deal with the UK two people with knowledge of the matter said out of concern about Brexits impact on British Airways owner IAG Ryanair and Wizz Air http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-britain-eu-airlines-ownership-exclusi/exclusive-brexit-clouds-airline-ownership-as-spanish-led-fix-rebuffed-idUSKBN28S2N12020-12-19
But they risk inflaming tensions with Washington already irked by Brussels attempts to tax U.S. tech firms more NegativeBRUSSELS U.S. technology firms including Amazon Apple Facebook and Google face fines of up to of annual turnover and could even be broken up under draft European Union rules announced on Tuesday aimed at curbing their powers http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-eu-tech/eu-moves-to-rein-in-u-s-tech-giants-with-threat-of-fines-break-up-idUSKBN28P0HH2020-12-16
In a letter sent to Italys Industry Ministry on Friday the Commission said the law was not notified to Brussels making it potentially inapplicable according to the la Repubblica report NeutralROME The European Commission last week raised questions over the validity of a recently approved Italian media law which could potentially curb French group Vivendis interests in the country daily la Repubblica reported on Monday http://www.reuters.com/news/media/article/us-italy-vivendi-eu-commission/eu-commission-raises-doubts-over-new-italian-media-law-paper-idUSKBN28O0OZ2020-12-15
London and Brussels agreed on Sunday to go the extra in coming days to try to reach an elusive trade agreement despite missing their latest deadline to avert a turbulent exit for Britain from the European Unions orbit at the end of the month PositiveLondon and Brussels agreed on Sunday to go the extra in coming days to try to reach an elusive trade agreement despite missing their latest deadline to avert a turbulent exit for Britain from the European Unions orbit at the end of the month http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-britain-eu/leaders-to-push-brexit-trade-talks-beyond-sunday-deadline-idUSKBN28M0ZY2020-12-14
BRUSSELS London and Brussels face a makeorbreak decision on an elusive trade agreement on Sunday after a week of tension and deadlock that left a tumultuous deal exit for Britain from the European Unions orbit on Dec NegativeBRUSSELS London and Brussels face a makeorbreak decision on an elusive trade agreement on Sunday after a week of tension and deadlock that left a tumultuous deal exit for Britain from the European Unions orbit on Dec http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-britain-eu/deadlock-as-brexit-trade-deal-faces-make-or-break-day-idUSKBN28M0ZY2020-12-13
BRUSSELS European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told the 27 national EU leaders meeting in Brussels on Friday a nodeal split in trading ties with Britain at the end of the year was now more likely than not an official said NegativeBRUSSELS European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told the 27 national EU leaders meeting in Brussels on Friday a nodeal split in trading ties with Britain at the end of the year was now more likely than not an official said http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-britain-eu-vonderleyen/eu-sees-no-deal-brexit-more-likely-than-new-uk-trade-pact-eu-official-idUSKBN28L0W82020-12-11
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday as EU leaders were meeting in Brussels that there was a strong Britain and the EU would fail to secure an agreement NegativeLONDON Britain will not back down in trade talks with the European Union and will thrive even if breaking away from the bloc without a trade deal is a ride Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said on Friday http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-britain-eu/no-trade-deal-brexit-would-be-choppy-but-uk-will-survive-minister-says-idUSKBN28L0NR2020-12-11
I will go to Brussels I will go to Paris or go to Berlin or wherever to try to get this home and get to a he said NeutralBritish Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday there was a strong Britain and the EU would fail to strike a new trade deal but vowed to do whatever he could to avoid a tumultuous split in three weeks http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-britain-eu/uks-johnson-says-strong-possibility-of-no-deal-split-in-eu-trading-ties-idUSKBN28K0P52020-12-11
Brexit negotiations were expected to resume on Thursday as the 27 national EU leaders convene separately in Brussels to agree on more ambitious plans to fight climate change PositiveBritish Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the European Unions chief executive gave themselves until the end of the weekend to seal a new trade pact after failing to overcome persistent rifts over a and dinner of turbot on Wednesday http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-britain-eu/have-your-turbot-and-eat-it-uk-eu-set-weekend-deadline-for-new-brexit-pact-idUSKBN28J0OA2020-12-10
He was speaking after a briefing for EU member states ambassadors to Brussels by the blocs chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier NeutralBRUSSELS British and European Union negotiators have still not bridged gaps on the three main issues standing in the way of a postBrexit trade deal and the talks could still go either way an EU diplomat said on Monday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-britain-eu-uncertainty/brexit-talks-could-still-go-either-way-ball-in-uk-court-eu-diplomat-idUSKBN28H0SQ2020-12-08
BRUSSELS EU and UK officials will meet on Monday in Brussels to discuss implementing their divorce Brexit deal for the sensitive Irish border in time for the start of 2021 a deputy head of the blocs executive European Commission said NeutralBRUSSELS EU and UK officials will meet on Monday in Brussels to discuss implementing their divorce Brexit deal for the sensitive Irish border in time for the start of 2021 a deputy head of the blocs executive European Commission said http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-britain-eu-ireland-border/eu-uk-talks-on-irish-border-on-monday-before-internal-market-bill-proceedings-idUSKBN28H0PG2020-12-08
We are therefore instructing our chief negotiators to reconvene tomorrow in Brussels NeutralLONDON British Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday to try to secure a breakthrough in the Brexit talks http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-britain-eu-statements/joint-statement-from-uk-pm-johnson-and-eus-von-der-leyen-idUSKBN28F0PR2020-12-06
The airline and its subsidiaries Eurowings Swiss Austrian and Brussels Airlines have slashed their schedules fleet and staff with air travel not expected to recover to prepandemic levels before 2025 NegativeBERLIN Lufthansa will have shed 29000 staff by the end of the year and the German airline will cut another 10000 jobs in its home country next year as it struggles to cope with the coronavirus a newspaper reported on Sunday http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/lufthansa-jobs/lufthansa-will-have-shed-29000-staff-by-year-end-bild-am-sonntag-idUSKBN28F0W72020-12-06
BRUSSELS The European Unions Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier is due to update 27 national envoys to the blocs hub Brussels on the latest in talks with the UK on Friday afternoon three diplomatic sources said NeutralBRUSSELS The European Unions Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier is due to update 27 national envoys to the blocs hub Brussels on the latest in talks with the UK on Friday afternoon three diplomatic sources said http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-britain-eu-barnier/barnier-due-to-update-eu-envoys-on-brexit-on-friday-sources-idUSKBN28D2ZE2020-12-04
Poland and Hungary reiterated on Friday that they will block a new European Union budget and coronavirus recovery fund if ruleoflaw conditions are attached raising the risk of a prolonged standoff with Brussels NegativePoland and Hungary reiterated on Friday that they will block a new European Union budget and coronavirus recovery fund if ruleoflaw conditions are attached raising the risk of a prolonged standoff with Brussels http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-eu-budget-poland/polish-and-hungarian-pms-stick-to-their-guns-on-eu-budget-veto-idUSKBN2871G92020-11-28
Brussels has sought to attach conditions to the disbursement of EU cash PositivePoland and Hungary reiterated on Friday that they will block a new European Union budget and coronavirus recovery fund if ruleoflaw conditions are attached raising the risk of a prolonged standoff with Brussels http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-eu-budget-poland/polish-and-hungarian-pms-stick-to-their-guns-on-eu-budget-veto-idUSKBN2871G92020-11-28
The European Commission which is negotiating with Britain on behalf of the 27nation bloc was due to update national envoys to the EU hub Brussels at 0700 GMT on Friday NeutralIrelands prime minister said on Wednesday there was still time for a good in trade talks between Britain and the European Union though the blocs chief executive said the risk of a nodeal split on Dec http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-britain-eu-vonderleyen/irish-pm-says-good-result-in-uk-trade-talks-possible-eu-chief-says-ready-for-no-deal-idUSKBN2850VD2020-11-26
On Friday the Commission will update member states envoys to Brussels on latest developments NeutralBRUSSELS Chief Brexit negotiators suspended direct talks on Thursday after a member of the EU team tested positive for COVID19 but officials continued working remotely to clinch an EUUK trade deal that would come into force in just six weeks http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-britain-eu/direct-brexit-talks-suspended-after-eu-team-member-tests-covid-positive-idUSKBN27Z22J2020-11-20
Hungarian plans to conduct trials of and possibly produce the Russian vaccine an unprecedented step for an EU member state add to existing frictions with Brussels NegativeBRUSSELS Hungarys plans to import and possibly use Russias touted Sputnik V COVID19 vaccine raise safety concerns and could damage trust in potential shots the European Commission said opening a new front in the EUs fraught relations with Budapest http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-health-coronavirus-eu-hungary/eu-warns-hungary-against-use-of-russias-covid-19-vaccine-idUSKBN27Z1H42020-11-20
During Britains membership London resisted a major military role for the EU fearing the creation of an EU army which officials in Brussels say is not under discussion NegativeBRUSSELS The European Union aims to draw up a master military strategy document to define future threats goals and ambitions in defence while focusing on six new areas of joint weapons development including tanks officials and diplomats said http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-eu-defence/strategic-compass-eu-considers-military-doctrine-new-tank-development-idUSKBN27Z1JQ2020-11-20
WARSAW Poland expects Brussels to offer it new proposals to find a way out of stalemate after the country joined Hungary in vetoing the European Unions 1 NegativeWARSAW Poland expects Brussels to offer it new proposals to find a way out of stalemate after the country joined Hungary in vetoing the European Unions 1 http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-eu-budget-poland/poland-expects-concessions-after-it-vetoed-eu-budget-idUSKBN27X0ME2020-11-17
WARSAW Nov 17 Poland expects Brussels to offer it new proposals to find a way out of stalemate after the country joined Hungary in vetoing the European Unions 1 NegativeWARSAW Nov 17 Poland expects Brussels to offer it new proposals to find a way out of stalemate after the country joined Hungary in vetoing the European Unions 1 http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/eu-budget-poland/poland-expects-concessions-after-it-vetoed-eu-budget-idUSW8N2EN02B2020-11-17
Brussels has launched legal action against Britain over the proposals NegativeLONDON Prime Minister Boris Johnson suffered a heavy defeat in parliaments upper chamber on Monday over proposed laws which would allow him to breach Britains EU exit treaty a plan that has been criticised by U.S. president elect Joe Biden http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-britain-eu-bill/uk-pm-johnson-defeated-in-parliament-on-treaty-breaking-brexit-laws-idUSKBN27P1TZ2020-11-10
Brussels says only the WTO can determine whether members have complied with its rulings PositiveLighthizers office said the two sides were in negotiations to resolve the longstanding dispute but gave no details http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-usa-trade-eu/eu-regrettably-hits-u-s-with-tariffs-seeks-better-biden-ties-idUSKBN27P1022020-11-10
Boeing called the EU decision disappointing and and urged Airbus and Brussels to work to resolve the trade dispute NegativeLighthizers office said the two sides were in negotiations to resolve the longstanding dispute but gave no details http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-usa-trade-eu/eu-regrettably-hits-u-s-with-tariffs-seeks-better-biden-ties-idUSKBN27P1022020-11-10
Brussels grants access to its markets if the rules for foreign financial firms in their home country are deemed to be equivalent or as robust as regulation in the bloc PositiveLONDON Britain left the door open for European Union financial firms to operate in Britain after a postBrexit transition period ends on Dec http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-britain-eu-banks/britain-pursues-brexit-finance-plan-door-open-to-eu-firms-idUSKBN27P2C52020-11-10
London and Brussels remain locked in talks about a broader trade deal less than two months before the scheduled end to the transition period PositiveLONDON Britain left the door open for European Union financial firms to operate in Britain after a postBrexit transition period ends on Dec http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-britain-eu-banks/britain-pursues-brexit-finance-plan-door-open-to-eu-firms-idUSKBN27P2C52020-11-10
Brussels views its own tariffs authorized by the World Trade Organization last month as important leverage in negotiations to end a dispute that began in 2004 NegativeU.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer last month warned any EU tariffs would force a U.S. and Trump has threatened to strike back http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-wto-aircraft-eu/eu-set-to-impose-tariffs-on-4-billion-u-s-goods-next-week-idUSKBN27M2C92020-11-07
An EU diplomat said the blocs Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier would give a assessment of the latest talks when he briefs the 27 national envoys to Brussels on Wednesday NeutralThe European Union and Britain have so far failed to reach agreement on three most persistent sticking points in talks both sides said on Tuesday suggesting any breakthrough in securing a trade deal is still a way off http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-britain-eu/eu-uk-so-far-fail-to-bridge-gaps-to-secure-trade-deal-idUSKBN27J1IF2020-11-04
If elected she has promised to secure more financial support from Brussels while Dodon has pledged to roll out a settlement next year for the breakaway Russianspeaking region of Transdniestria NeutralCHISINAU A late surge from Moldovas diaspora voters gave the proWestern challenger Maia Sandu the lead in the first round of Sundays presidential election setting the stage for a runoff against proMoscow incumbent Igor Dodon in the second round http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-moldova-election/moldovan-presidential-election-heading-for-runoff-as-pro-eu-challenger-leads-idUSKBN27H11L2020-11-02
BRUSSELS EU and British Brexit negotiators will continue talks in Brussels on Monday and until around midweek sources on both sides said on Sunday in a sign both sides are still pushing to avoid a damaging breakdown in trade in less than nine weeks PositiveBRUSSELS EU and British Brexit negotiators will continue talks in Brussels on Monday and until around midweek sources on both sides said on Sunday in a sign both sides are still pushing to avoid a damaging breakdown in trade in less than nine weeks http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-britain-eu-talks/brexit-talks-go-into-another-week-as-eu-uk-push-to-salvage-trade-deal-idUSKBN27H1OW2020-11-02
The European Union negotiating team had been due to return to Brussels on Sunday NeutralLONDON EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier is planning to extend his visit to London until Wednesday amid cautious optimism over the progress of postBrexit trade talks with Britain the Sunday Telegraph reported http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-britain-eu-barnier/eu-brexit-negotiators-to-extend-london-visit-sunday-telegraph-idUSKBN2790YC2020-10-25
As the EU summit was convening in Brussels last week Macrons Europe minister posted pictures from a visit to the French coastal town of PortenBessin PositiveFrance is preparing its fishing industry for a smaller catch after Brexit industry members said in a sign that President Emmanuel Macron is laying the ground for a delicate compromise to help the European Union strike a trade deal with Britain http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-britain-eu-france-exclusive/exclusive-macron-lays-ground-for-netting-brexit-compromise-on-fisheries-idUSKBN2781P32020-10-24
Britain sees no basis to resume trade talks with the European Union unless there is a fundamental change in approach from Brussels chief negotiator David Frost said on Monday dashing earlier optimism that negotiations could resume NegativeBritain sees no basis to resume trade talks with the European Union unless there is a fundamental change in approach from Brussels chief negotiator David Frost said on Monday dashing earlier optimism that negotiations could resume http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-britain-eu/brexit-brinkmanship-uk-says-no-to-more-eu-trade-talks-idUSKBN2730Y52020-10-20
Britains chief Brexit negotiator David Frost said there was no basis to resume trade talks with the European Union unless there is a fundamental change in Brussels approach to negotiations NegativeBy Hideyuki Sano http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-forex/forex-yuan-stands-tall-but-u-s-stimulus-doubts-cap-broader-risk-rally-idUSL4N2HB01O2020-10-20
Gove has previously said that while the British government wanted an agreement with Brussels it was not going be held NegativeMichael Gove the minister handling Brexit divorce issues for Britain said on Sunday that the UK is increasingly for a nodeal Brexit even as businesses urged Britain and the European Union to find a compromise over trade terms http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-britain-eu-gove/gove-says-uk-well-prepared-for-no-deal-brexit-even-as-businesses-sound-alarm-idUSKBN2730032020-10-18
Charles Michel who chairs EU leaders summits echoed her remarks as two days of facetoface talks among the blocs national leaders concluded in Brussels on Friday PositiveBRUSSELS The European Union said on Friday it was continuing to work for a new Brexit accord dismissing British Prime Minister Boris Johnsons nodeal rhetoric as hot air as stakes rise in the troubled trade talks ahead of a yearend deadline http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-britain-eu-reaction/eu-says-still-seeking-brexit-accord-despite-johnsons-no-deal-rhetoric-idUSKBN2711NW2020-10-17
Turkey remains consistent in its provocative and aggressive Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Thursday in Brussels NegativeBRUSSELS Greece and Cyprus pushed for a tougher European Union response to Turkeys natural gas exploration in contested Mediterranean waters at an EU summit on Friday but were essentially told to hold off until another leaders meeting in December http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-eu-summit-turkey/greece-cyprus-told-to-wait-for-eu-action-on-provocative-turkey-idUSKBN2711732020-10-17
LONDON Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday it was now time to prepare for a notrade deal Brexit unless the European Union fundamentally changed course bluntly telling Brussels that there was no point in continuing the negotiations NegativeLONDON Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday it was now time to prepare for a notrade deal Brexit unless the European Union fundamentally changed course bluntly telling Brussels that there was no point in continuing the negotiations http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-britain-eu/brexit-brinkmanship-johnson-says-prepare-for-no-deal-cancels-trade-talks-idUSKBN2710SY2020-10-17
EU heads of government concluding a summit in Brussels on Friday rushed to say that they wanted a trade deal and that talks would continue though not at any price PositiveLONDON Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday it was now time to prepare for a notrade deal Brexit unless the European Union fundamentally changed course bluntly telling Brussels that there was no point in continuing the negotiations http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-britain-eu/brexit-brinkmanship-johnson-says-prepare-for-no-deal-cancels-trade-talks-idUSKBN2710SY2020-10-17
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen had said on arriving in Brussels that the summit should be held as a video conference PositiveBRUSSELS The resurgent coronavirus disrupted the EU leaders summit only their third facetoface meeting since the pandemic began with the EUs chief executive and Finlands prime minister dropping out after coming near people who later tested positive http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-eu-summit-health-coronavirus/covid-disrupts-eu-summit-as-pandemic-casts-new-shadow-over-europe-idUSKBN27116F2020-10-17
Greece had requested to raise the issue at the twoday meeting of EU leaders in Brussels the person said in Berlin on Wednesday NegativeBERLIN The European Union is unlikely to launch sanctions against Turkey at its summit starting on Thursday amid a gas dispute in the eastern Mediterranean a German government source said http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-eu-summit-turkey-greece/germany-doesnt-expect-eu-summit-to-draft-sanctions-against-turkey-source-idUSKBN26Z2282020-10-15
EU leaders will hold a summit in Brussels on Thursday and Friday to assess progress PositiveEuropean shares Wall Street futures dip http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-markets/global-markets-european-shares-dip-on-second-wave-fears-idUSL8N2H52F02020-10-15
BRUSSELS Top EU officials in Brussels told Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a call on Wednesday evening that Britain had to move in their talks on a new trade partnership after Brexit PositiveBRUSSELS Top EU officials in Brussels told Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a call on Wednesday evening that Britain had to move in their talks on a new trade partnership after Brexit http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-britain-eu-michel/top-brussels-officials-press-uk-pm-johnson-for-progress-in-trade-talks-idUSKBN26Z2YC2020-10-15
But medical technology firms could suffer if Brussels drags its feet on updating mutual industrial standards while Swiss scientists could miss out on EU research programmes if Europe plays hardball NegativeZURICH Switzerland swapped out its chief negotiator with the European Union on Wednesday aiming for what Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis called new in talks over a stalled bilateral treaty with its biggest trade partner http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-swiss-eu/new-swiss-chief-negotiator-seeks-good-will-to-resolve-eu-impasse-idUSKBN26Z1PT2020-10-15
In October following delays due to the coronavirus crisis the WTO grants Brussels permission to impose tariffs on billion of U.S. goods over subsidies for Boeing NegativeThe WTO has previously found the worlds two largest planemakers received billions of dollars of unfair subsidies in a pair of cases dating back to 2004 http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-usa-trade-eu-chronology-timeline/timeline-highlights-of-the-16-year-airbus-boeing-trade-war-idUSKBN26Y2MH2020-10-14
But the U.S. Trade Representatives office says Brussels has no legal to impose the tariffs since a tax break provided by Washington State to Boeing has been repealed NegativeThe WTO has previously found the worlds two largest planemakers received billions of dollars of unfair subsidies in a pair of cases dating back to 2004 http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-usa-trade-eu-chronology-timeline/timeline-highlights-of-the-16-year-airbus-boeing-trade-war-idUSKBN26Y2MH2020-10-14
If Brussels accepts the plan TAP will have several years to repay the debt otherwise it must be repaid immediately NegativeLISBON A restructuring plan for Portugals flag carrier TAP will be sent to the European Commission in November the secretary of state for the treasury said on Tuesday which if approved will buy the airline time to repay a huge bailout loan http://www.reuters.com/finance/deals/article/us-portugal-tap/portugal-expects-to-send-tap-restructuring-plan-to-brussels-in-november-idUSKBN26Y20X2020-10-14
The Belgian capital Brussels is home to the NATO alliance and the European Unions executive and parliament making it a matter of particular concern for U.S. intelligence agencies NeutralOrange and Proximus have picked Nokia to help build 5G networks in Belgium as they drop Huawei amid U.S. pressure to exclude the Chinese firm from supplying key telecoms equipment http://www.reuters.com/news/technology/article/us-orange-nokia-security-5g/huawei-ousted-from-heart-of-eu-as-nokia-wins-belgian-5g-contracts-idUSKBN26U0YY2020-10-10
European air traffic control agency Eurocontrol based in Brussels helped make the aviation deal happen the ministry said PositiveJERUSALEM Israel has signed an aviation agreement with Jordan that will allow flights from the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain to fly through Israeli airspace it said on Thursday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-israel-gulf-aviation/israel-signs-deal-with-jordan-to-open-airspace-transport-ministry-idUSKBN26T2N12020-10-09
LONDON Britain is stepping up preparations for a nodeal scenario when its transition deal with the European Union expires minister Michael Gove said on Wednesday adding that whilst government wants an agreement with Brussels it will not be held PositiveLONDON Britain is stepping up preparations for a nodeal scenario when its transition deal with the European Union expires minister Michael Gove said on Wednesday adding that whilst government wants an agreement with Brussels it will not be held http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-britain-eu-gove-nodeal/britain-intensifying-eu-no-deal-prep-says-gove-idUSKBN26S2BK2020-10-08
All decisions are made based on scientists he said at a summit in Brussels NeutralMADRID Some 4 http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-health-coronavirus-spain-madrid/thanks-for-the-chaos-madrid-returns-to-lockdown-idUSKBN26N1QS2020-10-03
BRUSSELS European Union leaders asked their Brusselsbased executive on Friday to name strategic areas where the bloc relies too much on countries such as China and the United States and to propose ways to make amends NegativeBRUSSELS European Union leaders asked their Brusselsbased executive on Friday to name strategic areas where the bloc relies too much on countries such as China and the United States and to propose ways to make amends http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-eu-summit-weaknesses/european-leaders-ask-commission-to-name-areas-of-strategic-eu-weakness-idUSKBN26N1UN2020-10-03
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said European Union leaders discussed the crisis at a summit in Brussels and said a ceasefire was needed as soon as possible NegativeArmenia said on Friday it would work with Russia the United States and France on renewing a ceasefire in NagornoKarabakh as the death toll rose on the sixth day of fighting over the breakaway enclave in the South Caucasus http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-armenia-azerbaijan/armenia-says-it-is-ready-to-work-for-nagorno-karabakh-ceasefire-idUSKBN26N1JN2020-10-03
BRUSSELS The latest figures on coronavirus infections are worrying German Chancellor Angela Merkel told a Brussels news conference on Friday adding that worst months of the pandemic were still ahead NegativeBRUSSELS The latest figures on coronavirus infections are worrying German Chancellor Angela Merkel told a Brussels news conference on Friday adding that worst months of the pandemic were still ahead http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-eu-summit-health-coronavirus/hardest-months-of-coronavirus-are-still-ahead-of-us-merkel-says-idUSKBN26N1YX2020-10-03
We want more he told reporters before the summit in Brussels where the difficult relationship between Turkey and the 27nation EU will be discussed NegativeBRUSSELS European Council President Charles Michel said on Thursday before an EU summit he will chair that the bloc wanted more stability in the Eastern Mediterranean where tensions have risen in recent months between Turkey and Greece and Cyprus http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-eu-summit-michel/eus-michel-we-want-more-stability-in-eastern-mediterranean-idUSKBN26M67M2020-10-02
LONDON Britains car industry risks some tariffs being imposed after Brexit as Brussels will not allow components from countries such as Turkey and Japan to count towards a content threshold in a trade deal an industry source said on Wednesday NegativeLONDON Britains car industry risks some tariffs being imposed after Brexit as Brussels will not allow components from countries such as Turkey and Japan to count towards a content threshold in a trade deal an industry source said on Wednesday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-britian-eu-autos-smmt/british-car-sector-risks-some-tariffs-in-eu-trade-deal-source-idUSKBN26L1PR2020-10-01
All this bill does actually is devolve power back from Brussels to he said in response to a question from the Westminster leader of the Scottish nationalists NeutralLONDON British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the controversial internal market bill which sets out technical details for postBrexit trade between the constituent parts of the United Kingdom aimed to protect jobs across the whole of the country http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-britain-eu-johnson-trade/uks-johnson-says-internal-market-bill-protects-jobs-growth-and-trade-idUSKBN26L27Y2020-10-01
We want to make sure that the Withdrawal Agreement is implemented in Gove told reporters after talks in Brussels with European Commission Vice President Maros Sefcovic NeutralLONDON Britains Brexit supremo Michael Gove said on Monday that the clauses of the Internal Market Bill that undercut the Withdrawal Treaty would remain despite a demand from the European Union that London scrap them http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-britain-eu-gove/uks-gove-says-brexit-treaty-undercut-clauses-will-remain-in-bill-idUSKBN26J2222020-09-29
That principle has helped him in the past and his eurosceptic allies ruling in Poland have vowed to protect Budapest from any Brussels punishment PositiveBRUSSELS The European Union should reverse its sanctions on Russia Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban told Reuters on Friday as he pushed for a resumption of trade with Moscow and a European army that would restrain the Kremlins might http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-hungary-orban-russia-belarus/hungarys-orban-says-eu-should-reverse-russia-sanctions-not-push-cyprus-on-belarus-idUSKCN26G2IU2020-09-26
BRUSSELS The European Union will negotiate with Britain in good faith in Brexit talks EU Commission VicePresident Maros Sefcovic said on Tuesday following a meeting of Europe ministers in Brussels PositiveBRUSSELS The European Union will negotiate with Britain in good faith in Brexit talks EU Commission VicePresident Maros Sefcovic said on Tuesday following a meeting of Europe ministers in Brussels http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-britain-eu-commission/eus-executive-offers-britain-good-faith-in-brexit-talks-idUSKCN26D27X2020-09-23
Conte points out that Italy has at least until January to present a detailed plan to Brussels NeutralROME Italy the euro zones third largest but most chronically sluggish economy will soon get a windfall that could transform its fortunes not necessarily for the better http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-italy-economy-eu-analysis/italys-recovery-fund-windfall-panacea-or-poisoned-chalice-idUSKBN2672DX2020-09-18
Europes highest court in July ruled that the main transatlantic data transfer deal hammered out between Brussels and Washington Privacy Shield was invalid because of concerns about U.S. surveillance NegativeThe key mechanism used by Facebook to transfer data from the European Union to the United States cannot in practice be for such transfers according to Irelands Data Protection Commission Facebook said on Wednesday http://www.reuters.com/legal//www.reuters.com/article/us-facebook-privacy/facebooks-eu-us-data-transfer-mechanism-cannot-be-used-irish-regulator-says-idUSKBN2602X42020-09-10
Speaking at the Brussels Economic Forum Michel said the strategic independence of the 27nation bloc in essential products was the EUs projects for this century PositiveBRUSSELS The European Union wants to reposition its economy to become more independent from global powers like Asia and the United States in the production medicines and processors the chairman of EU leaders Charles Michel said on Tuesday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-eu-economy-autonomy/eu-aims-for-strategic-economic-autonomy-after-covid-pandemic-idUSKBN25Z1GL2020-09-09
LONDON Economists stuck to their forecasts on Monday that Britain and the European Union would agree some sort of postBrexit trade deal taking the view that London is likely toughening its rhetoric in a bid to pressure Brussels into a compromise NegativeLONDON Economists stuck to their forecasts on Monday that Britain and the European Union would agree some sort of postBrexit trade deal taking the view that London is likely toughening its rhetoric in a bid to pressure Brussels into a compromise http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-britain-eu-deal/economists-stick-to-brexit-forecasts-despite-no-deal-rhetoric-idUSKBN25Y1LN2020-09-08
Moving forward however the perception could quickly deteriorate if London and Brussels keep up their tug of war NegativeLONDON Economists stuck to their forecasts on Monday that Britain and the European Union would agree some sort of postBrexit trade deal taking the view that London is likely toughening its rhetoric in a bid to pressure Brussels into a compromise http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-britain-eu-deal/economists-stick-to-brexit-forecasts-despite-no-deal-rhetoric-idUSKBN25Y1LN2020-09-08
The contract with AstraZeneca follows an advance purchase agreement signed by Brussels with the company earlier in August PositiveThe 27 EU states could buy it at a later stage should the vaccine prove successful http://www.reuters.com/news/health/article/us-health-coronavirus-eu-vaccine-price/eu-pays-336-million-euros-to-secure-astrazenecas-potential-covid-19-vaccine-idUSKBN25N25X2020-08-28
3108 amid scant progress in Brexit talks between Brussels and London ahead of a yearend deadline to reach a deal PositiveRally runs out of steam after Wall Street scales record peaks http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-markets/global-markets-waning-european-recovery-saps-stocks-momentum-knocks-euro-idUSL8N2FN3JM2020-08-22
At this stage an agreement between the UK and the European Union seems Barnier told a news conference after two full days of negotiations in Brussels PositiveBRUSSELS European Unions chief Brexit negotiator said on Friday that talks with Britain this week often appeared to going backwards rather than forwards and at this point it looked unlikely that a deal could be clinched before a yearend deadline http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-britain-eu-agreement/eus-barnier-says-at-this-stage-deal-with-britain-seems-unlikely-idUSKBN25H12D2020-08-22
The pound has performed less solidly versus the euro but a gain since June is still noteworthy given the impasse between London and Brussels NeutralAUG. 17 story http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/britain-sterling-declines/rpt-sterling-set-for-bumpy-ride-as-brexit-talks-restart-idUSL8N2FJ4B62020-08-18
WASHINGTON Aug 12 Airbus on Wednesday said it regretted a U.S. decision to keep in place tariffs on Airbus aircraft despite European Union actions to comply with World Trade Organization rulings and said it expected Brussels to defend European interests NegativeWASHINGTON Aug 12 Airbus on Wednesday said it regretted a U.S. decision to keep in place tariffs on Airbus aircraft despite European Union actions to comply with World Trade Organization rulings and said it expected Brussels to defend European interests http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-trade-eu-airbus/airbus-expects-eu-to-respond-to-u-s-tariffs-in-aircraft-subsidy-dispute-idUSW1N2AE02L2020-08-13
BRUSSELS A flock of 20000 multicoloured origami birds has been installed in a cathedral in Brussels Belgium as part of a fundraising artwork that has paid for two COVID19 units at a local hospital PositiveBRUSSELS A flock of 20000 multicoloured origami birds has been installed in a cathedral in Brussels Belgium as part of a fundraising artwork that has paid for two COVID19 units at a local hospital http://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/arts/article/us-health-coronavirus-belgium-art/20000-paper-birds-help-fund-covid-19-units-at-belgium-hospital-idUSKCN2561Q92020-08-11
Each bird was matched by a donation from companies including French energy firm Engie raising 101625 euros for two units for COVID19 patients at the Erasmus hospital in Brussels PositiveBRUSSELS A flock of 20000 multicoloured origami birds has been installed in a cathedral in Brussels Belgium as part of a fundraising artwork that has paid for two COVID19 units at a local hospital http://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/arts/article/us-health-coronavirus-belgium-art/20000-paper-birds-help-fund-covid-19-units-at-belgium-hospital-idUSKCN2561Q92020-08-11
Under a plan to reduce U.S. troop numbers in Germany President Donald Trump has instructed the United States European Command to be moved from Stuttgart to Mons near Brussels NegativeThe United States will take years to move its main military command in Europe from Germany to NATO headquarters in Belgium and updating facilities will be costly three former senior officials said http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-usa-trump-germany-military/trumps-military-shuffle-in-europe-will-take-time-and-be-costly-idUSKCN24V28Q2020-07-31
To overcome SHAPEs objections about the distance from Brussels to Mons Belgiums government agreed to build a highspeed motorway between the cities NATO says PositiveThe United States will take years to move its main military command in Europe from Germany to NATO headquarters in Belgium and updating facilities will be costly three former senior officials said http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-usa-trump-germany-military/trumps-military-shuffle-in-europe-will-take-time-and-be-costly-idUSKCN24V28Q2020-07-31
BRUSSELS European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday that the leaders of the EU were determined to reach agreement on the blocs longterm budget and an economic recovery plan after three days of haggling at a Brussels summit PositiveBRUSSELS European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday that the leaders of the EU were determined to reach agreement on the blocs longterm budget and an economic recovery plan after three days of haggling at a Brussels summit http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-eu-summit-vonderleyen/eu-summit-negotiations-moving-in-right-direction-von-der-leyen-says-idUSKCN24L1AW2020-07-21
At times it didnt look good last night but I feel that on the whole we are making Rutte told reporters in Brussels NegativeAMSTERDAM Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said on Monday EU leaders were making progress towards an agreement on a plan to revive economies throttled by the COVID19 pandemic but warned discussions could still fall apart http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-eu-summit-rutte/dutch-pm-says-progress-in-eu-virus-recovery-talks-but-failure-still-possible-idUSKCN24L0E82020-07-20
Kurz said he just had talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of a summit of all 27 national EU leaders in Brussels PositiveVIENNA Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said on Friday he rejected the current proposal for a mass economic stimulus to help lift EU economies from recession brought by the coronavirus pandemic http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-eu-summit-kurz-orf/austrias-kurz-says-rejects-current-eu-recovery-plan-expects-new-proposals-idUSKCN24I2QQ2020-07-18
BRUSSELS Polands Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said it was hard to judge if the EU would reach a deal on its longterm budget and a proposed recovery fund during talks among the blocs national leaders in Brussels on Friday and Saturday PositiveBRUSSELS Polands Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said it was hard to judge if the EU would reach a deal on its longterm budget and a proposed recovery fund during talks among the blocs national leaders in Brussels on Friday and Saturday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-eu-summit-morawiecki/polish-pm-say-budget-rebates-for-wealthy-eu-countries-not-a-good-solution-idUSKCN24I0YH2020-07-18
BRUSSELS Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said on Friday he was optimistic that European Union leaders meeting in Brussels to discuss a proposed budget and economic recovery plan would reach an agreement but he was not sure when PositiveBRUSSELS Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said on Friday he was optimistic that European Union leaders meeting in Brussels to discuss a proposed budget and economic recovery plan would reach an agreement but he was not sure when http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-eu-summit-austria/kurz-optimistic-well-get-agreement-on-eu-finances-but-not-sure-when-idUSKCN24I1842020-07-18
BRUSSELS In almost seven decades of European Union integration Fridays summit in Brussels may go down in history as the most hygienic as leaders gathered in the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic NeutralBRUSSELS In almost seven decades of European Union integration Fridays summit in Brussels may go down in history as the most hygienic as leaders gathered in the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-eu-summit-coronavirus/virus-free-zone-eu-leaders-hold-squeaky-clean-summit-in-empty-building-idUSKCN24I25H2020-07-18
PARIS French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday he was confident but cautious that the European Union would reach an agreement on a recovery plan ahead of a European Council meeting in Brussels PositivePARIS French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday he was confident but cautious that the European Union would reach an agreement on a recovery plan ahead of a European Council meeting in Brussels http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-eu-summit-france/frances-macron-says-he-is-confident-but-cautious-on-eu-deal-idUSKCN24I0RS2020-07-18
BRUSSELS EU leaders failed on Friday to make headway in negotiations over a massive stimulus plan to breathe life into economies ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic returning to their Brussels hotels shortly before midnight to rest and try again in the morning NegativeBRUSSELS EU leaders failed on Friday to make headway in negotiations over a massive stimulus plan to breathe life into economies ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic returning to their Brussels hotels shortly before midnight to rest and try again in the morning http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-eu-summit/eu-no-closer-to-agreeing-covid-economic-recovery-plan-czech-pm-says-idUSKCN24H3CK2020-07-18
BRUSSELS Lithuanias President Gitanas Nauseda said on Friday he was unsure if EU leaders could reach a deal at a twoday summit in Brussels on an EU recovery fund and a multiyear budget PositiveBRUSSELS Lithuanias President Gitanas Nauseda said on Friday he was unsure if EU leaders could reach a deal at a twoday summit in Brussels on an EU recovery fund and a multiyear budget http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-eu-summit-lithuania/lithuania-president-not-so-optimistic-on-eu-summit-deal-idUSKCN24I0YB2020-07-18
German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned the differences are still very very as she arrived at the summit in Brussels NegativeEuro zone shares were little changed on Friday as investors awaited the outcome of an European Union summit where leaders are expected to hammer out details of a 750billioneuro recovery fund http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-europe-stocks/euro-zone-shares-flat-as-eu-recovery-plan-awaited-ericsson-soars-idUSKCN24I0TC2020-07-18
German Chancellor Angela Merkel who celebrated her 66th birthday around the negotiating table in Brussels was also cautious on chances for an agreement envisaging very very difficult PositiveBRUSSELS EU leaders failed on Friday to make headway in negotiations over a massive stimulus plan to breathe life into economies ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic returning to their Brussels hotels shortly before midnight to rest and try again in the morning http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-eu-summit/eu-no-closer-to-agreeing-covid-economic-recovery-plan-czech-pm-says-idUSKCN24H3CK2020-07-18
BRUSSELS European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday a deal on EUs economic recovery stimulus was possible at a summit in Brussels from Friday warning the stakes could not have been higher for the bloc PositiveBRUSSELS European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday a deal on EUs economic recovery stimulus was possible at a summit in Brussels from Friday warning the stakes could not have been higher for the bloc http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-eu-summit-vonderleyen/stakes-couldnt-be-higher-at-eu-summit-von-der-leyen-says-idUSKCN24I0XZ2020-07-18
July 17 European shares edged higher on Friday as focus turned to Brussels where European Union leaders are expected to hammer out details of a 750billioneuro recovery fund with positive earnings updates from Ericsson Daimler and other firms also supporting gains Positivea live blog on European stocks type in an Eikon news http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/europe-stocks/swedish-earnings-daimler-support-european-stocks-ahead-of-eu-summit-idUSL3N2EO1PM2020-07-18
EU leaders ended their first day of discussions in Brussels and will resume discussions on Saturday at 11 a NegativeBRUSSELS European Union leaders negotiations over an economic recovery fund ran into difficulty late on Friday because of differences over the conditions for access to the scheme European officials said http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-eu-summit-impasse/eu-summit-talks-blocked-by-recovery-fund-row-eu-officials-say-idUSKCN24I2UL2020-07-18
BRUSSELS A deal on the next European budget and an EU recovery fund is possible at a summit in Brussels from Friday the chairman of EU leaders said PositiveBRUSSELS A deal on the next European budget and an EU recovery fund is possible at a summit in Brussels from Friday the chairman of EU leaders said http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-eu-summit-michel/eu-recovery-deal-possible-with-political-will-michel-says-idUSKCN24I0UI2020-07-18
LONDON July 17 Europes stock markets and fast charging currencies were left treading water on Friday as EU leaders met in Brussels to try to hammer through a 750 billion euro postpandemic recovery fund PositiveEuropean stocks grind to halt as recovery fund summit begins http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-markets/global-markets-where-did-all-the-bulls-go-rallies-stall-as-eu-summit-begins-idUSL5N2EO3YK2020-07-18
The euro will take centre stage later on Friday as European Union leaders will meet in Brussels as they seek to overcome their differences over a proposed stimulus package Positiveyuan in second http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-forex/forex-dollar-hugs-narrow-ranges-as-virus-spikes-yuan-falls-idUSL3N2EO0K82020-07-17
European Union leaders will seek to overcome their differences over a proposed stimulus to kickstart economic growth stifled by the coronavirus as they meet in Brussels on Friday for their first facetoface talks since the pandemic hit NegativeEuropean Union leaders will seek to overcome their differences over a proposed stimulus to kickstart economic growth stifled by the coronavirus as they meet in Brussels on Friday for their first facetoface talks since the pandemic hit http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-eu-summit/so-close-yet-so-far-eu-seeks-deal-on-stimulus-for-covid-hit-economy-idUSKCN24H3CK2020-07-17
WARSAW A deal on the EUs proposed stimulus scheme to start economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is not certain at the blocs summit this Friday and Saturday as major differences persist between member states a senior official in Brussels said on Thursday NegativeWARSAW A deal on the EUs proposed stimulus scheme to start economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is not certain at the blocs summit this Friday and Saturday as major differences persist between member states a senior official in Brussels said on Thursday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-eu-recovery-official/deal-not-certain-on-eu-recovery-scheme-at-summit-official-idUSKCN24H2EE2020-07-17
The outcome of the FridaySaturday summit in Brussels is expected to set the direction for markets over coming months NeutralEuropean Union leaders meet on Friday to bridge differences and agree on a 750billioneuro recovery fund deemed a game to lift the bloc out of recession http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-eu-recovery-scenarios/eu-summit-on-recovery-fund-whats-in-it-for-markets-idUSKCN24H1LC2020-07-17
At stake in the FridaySaturday summit in Brussels is the EUs next longterm budget and an economic stimulus plan that together would be worth around 1 PositiveBRUSSELS European Union member states struggled on Wednesday to resolve differences over a massive recovery plan for their coronavirushit economies but agreed a deal was crucial at an endofweek summit for the blocs credibility http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-eu-recovery/eu-struggles-for-unity-ahead-of-crunch-recovery-fund-summit-idUSKCN24G2SB2020-07-16
According to the Brussels plan Italy Spain or Poland would benefit the Kurz told German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung PositiveVIENNA Austria one of the frugal seeking changes to the European Unions planned coronavirus recovery fund wants a bigger share of that aid to go to the blocs poorest countries its leader said in remarks published on Saturday http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-health-coronavirus-eu-austria/austria-wants-eu-coronavirus-aid-package-to-help-poorest-of-the-poor-idUSKCN24C0SW2020-07-12
10 dinner brought no breakthrough and more negotiations are due next week in Brussels NegativeEuropean Council President Charles Michel said on Friday that EU talks with Britain on their new relationship were not and countries regions and industries will face disruptions from 2021 whether there is a new pact or not http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-britain-eu-michel/eus-michel-proposes-five-billion-euros-brexit-emergency-fund-idUSKBN24B16P2020-07-11
The sector looks set to undergo a quick said Michael Schmela head of market intelligence at industry association SolarPower Europe in Brussels NeutralLOS The booming rooftop solar panel industry nosedived overnight when the coronavirus forced homeowners to rein in spending and keep their distance from wouldbe installers http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-health-coronavirus-solar-insight/rooftop-revolution-coronavirus-chill-upends-solar-power-industry-idUSKBN24A0K02020-07-09
But Sunak also has to contend with a possible Brexit shock at the end of this year as London and Brussels continue to tangle over a trade deal NegativeLONDON British finance minister Rishi Sunak will announce on Wednesday his next moves to prevent a wave of job cuts from snowballing into a fullblown unemployment crisis in the worlds sixthbiggest economy http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-health-coronavirus-britain-economy/uks-sunak-to-map-out-next-moves-in-covid-recovery-plan-idUSKBN24906T2020-07-08
European Union leaders are due to meet in Brussels on July 1718 to negotiate a proposed COVID19 economic stimulus package worth 750 billion euros partly financed by jointly issued debt PositiveMADRID Spanish Economy Minister Nadia Calvino said on Friday that all the debt issued by the European Union to help its member states deal with the consequences of the COVID19 crisis will eventually be paid back http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-health-coronavirus-eu-debt/spanish-minister-says-all-eu-covid-19-debt-will-be-repaid-idUSKBN2441X72020-07-06
Future direct EU access will depend on whether Brussels deems UK regulation to be to standards in the bloc NeutralLONDON Britain and the European Union need to make progress on EU financial market access given that the coronavirus crisis will make it even harder to cope with potential disruption if there is no agreement banking lobby AFME said on Monday http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-britain-eu/banks-urge-britain-and-eu-to-sort-out-financial-market-access-idUSKBN2460XZ2020-07-06
In coming weeks the project will set up an interim company in Brussels with other payment service providers invited to join the banks said PositiveSixteen banks from Germany France and three other euro zone countries on Thursday said a truly payments system was expected to be up and running in 2022 to fully digitalise a region where half of all retail payments are still in cash http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-eu-banks-payments/eu-banks-to-take-on-visa-mastercard-with-new-payments-system-idUSKBN2432842020-07-03
The election is being closed watched in Brussels NeutralWARSAW Polands nationalist incumbent Andrzej Duda won the first round of a presidential election on Sunday but will have to face the centrist mayor of Warsaw in a runoff on July 12 in a race that could transform the nations ties with the European Union http://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-poland-election/polish-president-duda-faces-tough-run-off-vote-on-july-12-idUSKBN23Z0BX2020-06-29
BRUSSELS At the start of the year U.S.China tensions were easing after their Phase I trade deal while Washington Brussels and Tokyo agreed on new global trading rules to curb subsidies PositiveBRUSSELS At the start of the year U.S.China tensions were easing after their Phase I trade deal while Washington Brussels and Tokyo agreed on new global trading rules to curb subsidies http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-health-coronavirus-trade/coronavirus-rekindles-global-trade-disputes-idUSKBN2400I82020-06-29
If a breach is found BaFin could be ordered by Brussels to make changes to its practices an embarrassing situation for a national regulator NegativeBRUSSELS The European Commission will ask its markets watchdog to investigate whether German financial regulator BaFin failed in its supervision of payments company Wirecard http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-wirecard-accounts-eu-dombrovskis/german-oversight-of-wirecard-to-be-examined-by-eu-watchdog-idUSKBN23X0R02020-06-27
Separately the Financial Times reported on Wednesday on Brussels warnings over the fact that new U.S. tariff threat over Airbus will harm both sides NegativeJune 25 Below are companyrelated news and stories from French and Benelux media which could have an impact on the regions markets or individual stocks http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/france-benelux-markets/french-and-benelux-stocks-factors-to-watch-idUSL8N2E16GX2020-06-25
Brussels and Athens accused Ankara of goading migrants to storm the border in a bid to Europe into offering more cash and support in the Syrian conflict NegativeATHENS The European Union wants to rebuild trust with Turkey its top diplomat said on Wednesday after a standoff in March in which thousands of migrants attempted to force their way into Greece triggering clashes on their border http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-eu-greece-turkey-border/eu-says-engagement-needed-to-build-trust-with-turkey-after-migration-dispute-idUSKBN23V1XC2020-06-25
European Union countries eager to revive their economies are prepared to bar entry to Americans because the U.S. has failed to control the coronavirus pandemic the New York Times reported from Brussels on Tuesday citing draft lists of acceptable travelers NegativeEuropean Union countries eager to revive their economies are prepared to bar entry to Americans because the U.S. has failed to control the coronavirus pandemic the New York Times reported from Brussels on Tuesday citing draft lists of acceptable travelers http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-latest-factbox/factbox-latest-on-the-worldwide-spread-of-the-coronavirus-idUSKBN23U39L2020-06-24
BRUSSELS European Union leaders will meet in Brussels on July 1718 to haggle over a proposed COVID19 economic stimulus and their next joint budget a spokesman said the first such inperson talks in months due to health and travel restrictions PositiveBRUSSELS European Union leaders will meet in Brussels on July 1718 to haggle over a proposed COVID19 economic stimulus and their next joint budget a spokesman said the first such inperson talks in months due to health and travel restrictions http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-eu-recovery-summit/eu-heads-to-meet-over-next-budget-coronavirus-recovery-on-july-17-18-idUSKBN23U1KQ2020-06-24
China and the EU are negotiating an investment agreement with Brussels wanting more access particularly for the auto biotech telecoms and computer sectors PositiveBRUSSELS The European Union and China held a video summit on Monday their first formal talks since the new European Commission took office late last year http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-eu-china-summit-factbox/factbox-trade-climate-and-digital-issues-in-eu-china-ties-idUSKBN23T21K2020-06-23
Belgiums government said last month it was committed to reaching a 300 million euro deal with Lufthansa to save Brussels Airlines if its future was guaranteed PositiveA spokesperson for Lufthansa declined to comment http://www.reuters.com/finance/deals/article/us-health-coronavirus-belgium-lufthansa/lufthansa-may-sell-brussels-airlines-or-let-it-go-bankrupt-report-idUSKBN23Q1PA2020-06-20
BRUSSELS Brussels added to its large collection of murals on Thursday with a newly commissioned work in memory of AfricanAmerican George Floyd whose killing by police has sparked global protests against racism and police violence PositiveBRUSSELS Brussels added to its large collection of murals on Thursday with a newly commissioned work in memory of AfricanAmerican George Floyd whose killing by police has sparked global protests against racism and police violence http://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/arts/article/us-minneapolis-police-belgium-art/brussels-adds-george-floyd-memorial-to-large-mural-collection-idUSKBN23P1ER2020-06-19
KINSHASA The Democratic Republic of Congo will tender for a new passportmaker after talks with Brusselsbased manufacturer Semlex fell through the countrys foreign ministry said on Tuesday NegativeKINSHASA The Democratic Republic of Congo will tender for a new passportmaker after talks with Brusselsbased manufacturer Semlex fell through the countrys foreign ministry said on Tuesday http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-congo-passports-semlex/congo-says-it-will-launch-a-tender-for-a-new-passport-maker-after-semlex-talks-fail-idUSKBN23N35X2020-06-17
Scholz is also in favour of allowing Brussels to obtain its own revenues through a financial transaction tax or the emission trading scheme PositiveBERLIN Four months is an eternity in pandemic politics http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-germany-politics-scholz-insight/ka-boom-how-germanys-mr-thrift-scholz-came-to-splash-the-cash-idUSKBN23O0OB2020-06-17
At Brussels Airport day one of the reopening will see around 60 flights operating of the normal 600 PositiveJune 14th story corrects to fix word order in fourth http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-health-coronavirus-europe-borders/europe-starts-to-reopen-borders-but-no-free-travel-yet-idUSKBN23M0272020-06-15
The agreement comes after the airlines supervisory board on Wednesday rejected an initial deal with Brussels including conditions that were significantly more painful NegativeLufthansas management board has accepted a more favourable set of demands from the European Commission in exchange for approval of a 9 billion euro government bailout the carrier said on Saturday paving the way for its rescue http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-health-coronavirus-lufthansa-rescue/lufthansa-accepts-tweaked-demands-by-brussels-over-state-bailout-idUSKBN23533X2020-05-31
The agreement comes after Lufthansas supervisory board on Wednesday rejected an initial deal with Brussels including conditions that were significantly more painful NegativeThe agreement comes after Lufthansas supervisory board on Wednesday rejected an initial deal with Brussels including conditions that were significantly more painful http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-health-coronavirus-lufthansa-rescue/edging-closer-to-bailout-lufthansa-accepts-tweaked-demands-by-brussels-idUSKBN23533X2020-05-30
Great signal from Brussels it goes exactly in the direction that was indicated by Italian Prime Minster Giuseppe Conte said on Twitter PositiveBRUSSELS The European Commission proposed on Wednesday to borrow 750 billion euros on the market and issue grants and loans to EU countries to kickstart an economic recovery after the coronavirus pandemic http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-eu-budget-recovery-reaction-factbox/factbox-eu-reactions-to-commission-750-billion-euro-coronavirus-recovery-scheme-idUSKBN2332512020-05-28
Russias ongoing selective implementation has undermined the Open Skies he said in a statement after the meeting of ambassadors to the Brusselsbased alliance NegativeBRUSSELS European members of NATO told the United States on Friday they were uneasy about its plan to withdraw from the 35nation Open Skies treaty that allows unarmed surveillance flights over member countries an official of the defence alliance said http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-usa-russia-openskies-nato/european-nato-allies-voice-concern-over-u-s-plan-to-quit-open-skies-idUSKBN22Y1FY2020-05-23
But members initial slowness to share medical equipment and readiness to close their borders seemed to demonstrate Brussels irrelevance when national interests are at stake NegativeBRUSSELS It took a courtroom of scarletrobed judges to spur Angela Merkel to make one of her boldest moves in 15 years as German propose huge cash handouts to the European Unions weaker economies http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-eu-recovery-france-germany/its-up-to-us-how-merkel-and-macron-revived-eu-solidarity-idUSKBN22W0JB2020-05-20
In Europe cities including London Milan and Brussels have expanded cycle lanes to encourage people to choose bikes over cars as containment measures start to lift PositiveBRUSSELS Chinas levels of some air pollutants have risen back to above last years levels after dropping when the government imposed strict lockdown measures to contain the coronavirus pandemic according to a study published on Monday http://www.reuters.com/places/chinahttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-china-pollution/china-sees-post-lockdown-rise-in-air-pollution-study-idUSKBN22U09F2020-05-18
Once the money is spent and Brussels has checked it was used properly the surveillance will end the letter said NegativeROME The European Commission on Thursday proposed scrapping the usual conditions for countries using the euro zones bailout fund as they try to revive their economies hit by the coronavirus epidemic http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zonehttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-eurozone-esm/eu-proposes-scrapping-usual-conditions-for-esm-use-in-virus-battle-idUSKBN22J2WC2020-05-08
Brussels predicts a 6 NeutralBRUSSELS Italys public debt will hit almost of GDP this year and its economy shrink by close to a tenth the EU predicted highlighting the longerterm impact of coronavirus lockdown measures on the euro zone state worst hit by the epidemic http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zonehttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-eu-italy/impact-of-virus-on-italys-economy-laid-bare-in-eu-forecasts-idUSKBN22I1452020-05-07
BRUSSELS The European Unions 27 leaders on Wednesday gave their unequivocal for the six Balkan countries to eventually become members of the bloc and offered them more financial support as Brussels seeks to check Chinese largesse PositiveBRUSSELS The European Unions 27 leaders on Wednesday gave their unequivocal for the six Balkan countries to eventually become members of the bloc and offered them more financial support as Brussels seeks to check Chinese largesse http://www.reuters.com/places/chinahttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-balkans/eu-offers-more-aid-membership-to-balkans-in-riposte-to-china-russia-idUSKBN22I00N2020-05-07
The agreement will need to be revised and then in Brussels translated into all EU languages before being submitted to EU governments and the European Parliament for approval PositiveMEXICO The European Union and Mexico finalised a major upgrade to their free trade deal on Tuesday after the two sides agreed to grant reciprocal market access to each others tenders for public contracts http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-mexico-eu/eu-mexico-conclude-talks-to-update-free-trade-deal-idUSKCN22A2TA2020-04-29
But campaigners warned that without clear climate rules from Brussels scrappage schemes could support demand for polluting vehicles NegativeThe European Unions chief climate official said on Tuesday there could be green conditions attached to any car scrappage schemes set up by the bloc to revive vehicle demand following the coronavirus pandemic http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-health-coronavirus-eu-climate/eu-climate-chief-sees-green-strings-for-car-scrappage-schemes-idUSKCN2233382020-04-22
New economic aid instruments must be submitted to Brussels for approval and are often subject to complex negotiations Bluemel said adding that a suspension would significantly simplify the NeutralVIENNA Austria said on Monday it wants the European Union to suspend its rules on state aid so that Vienna can prop up companies during the coronavirus pandemic without having to seek permission from Brussels http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zonehttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-eu-austria/austria-wants-coronavirus-suspension-of-eu-rules-on-state-aid-idUSKBN2220ZT2020-04-21
VIENNA Austria said on Monday it wants the European Union to suspend its rules on state aid so that Vienna can prop up companies during the coronavirus pandemic without having to seek permission from Brussels NegativeVIENNA Austria said on Monday it wants the European Union to suspend its rules on state aid so that Vienna can prop up companies during the coronavirus pandemic without having to seek permission from Brussels http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zonehttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-eu-austria/austria-wants-coronavirus-suspension-of-eu-rules-on-state-aid-idUSKBN2220ZT2020-04-21
The Brusselsbased EU executive also called on member states to coordinate their gradual easing of lockdowns to prevent any new spikes of the coronavirus epidemic NegativeBRUSSELS The European Union should use its longterm budget to drive economic recovery from the coronavirus outbreak two top officials with the bloc said on Wednesday likely triggering more internal battles over who pays for it http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zonehttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-eu-budget/next-budget-must-be-europes-answer-to-coronavirus-crisis-eu-chiefs-say-idUSKCN21X1892020-04-16
DUBAI Abu Dhabis Etihad Airways said on Sunday it would operate special flights to Brussels Dublin London Tokyo and Zurich between April 14 and 22 NeutralDUBAI Abu Dhabis Etihad Airways said on Sunday it would operate special flights to Brussels Dublin London Tokyo and Zurich between April 14 and 22 http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-health-coronavirus-etihad-airways/etihad-to-operate-special-flights-to-europe-japan-this-month-statement-idUSKCN21U0LD2020-04-13
BRUSSELS Barely a month before Europe embarked on a scramble for masks ventilators and testing kits to fight coronavirus governments told Brussels their healthcare systems were ready and there was no need to order more stocks EU documents show NegativeBRUSSELS Barely a month before Europe embarked on a scramble for masks ventilators and testing kits to fight coronavirus governments told Brussels their healthcare systems were ready and there was no need to order more stocks EU documents show http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zonehttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-eu-prevention-excl/exclusive-things-under-control-how-europe-sleepwalked-into-the-coronavirus-crisis-idUSKBN21J6FF2020-04-02
Madrid has told Brussels it will set a new deadline for the 700 MHz band depending on the eventual enddate for emergency measures including restrictions on peoples movements it added NegativeMADRID Spain will delay a planned auction of 5G spectrum due to the coronavirus outbreak the government said on Monday http://www.reuters.com/news/technology/article/us-health-coronavirus-spain-5g/spain-postpones-5g-spectrum-auction-due-to-coronavirus-idUSKBN21H2KH2020-03-31
When a passenger arriving from Brussels at Cameroons Yaounde Nsimalen airport on Saturday was found to have a temperature health officials say he was whisked to a hospital and diagnosed inside four hours as the countrys fourth case of coronavirus PositiveWhen a passenger arriving from Brussels at Cameroons Yaounde Nsimalen airport on Saturday was found to have a temperature health officials say he was whisked to a hospital and diagnosed inside four hours as the countrys fourth case of coronavirus http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-africa-response/armed-with-lessons-from-ebola-africa-braces-for-coronavirus-surge-idUSKBN2142RM2020-03-18
Portugal and Spain on Tuesday notified Brussels that they have introduced controls on Europes internal borders bringing the total taking such measures to at least 12 countries NegativeItalys prime minister on Tuesday declared coronavirus was causing a socioeconomic as European leaders agreed to seal off external borders but many countries thwarted solidarity by imposing frontier curbs of their own http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-eu/europe-grapples-with-socio-economic-tsunami-of-coronavirus-crisis-idUSKBN21426H2020-03-18
The blocs antitrust chief proposed allowing governments to offer grants or tax advantages of up to 500000 euros to ailing companies though some EU countries want Brussels to go further PositiveItalys prime minister on Tuesday declared coronavirus was causing a socioeconomic as European leaders agreed to seal off external borders but many countries thwarted solidarity by imposing frontier curbs of their own http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-eu/europe-grapples-with-socio-economic-tsunami-of-coronavirus-crisis-idUSKBN21426H2020-03-18
The measures affect Audi AGs sites in Ingostadt Neckarsulm Brussels Mexico and Gyor it said NegativeBUDAPEST Volkswagen Groups http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-volkswagen-hungary-audi/audis-hungarian-plant-to-halt-production-on-monday-idUSKBN2141P32020-03-18
It was said Emylou Paris a 50yearold nurse who had just arrived with two friends after flying from Vienna and then Brussels PositiveNEW YORK Travelers returning to the United States and being screened for the coronavirus were met by long lines and massive delays at some major airports prompting federal officials to deploy more staff and President Donald Trump to appeal for patience http://www.reuters.com/news/ushttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-airports/u-s-asks-travelers-for-patience-amid-chaos-long-lines-at-airports-idUSKBN2120V72020-03-16
Trumps order curbing travel from Europe to the United States except from Britain beginning on Friday could complicate already strained trade ties between Brussels and Washington NegativeWASHINGTON The United States did not coordinate on a sweeping restriction on European travel aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus with European officials before U.S. President Donald Trump announced it late on Wednesday a European diplomat said http://www.reuters.com/news/ushttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-eu-reaction/u-s-did-not-coordinate-notify-eu-about-travel-restriction-diplomat-idUSKBN20Z0F72020-03-12
BRUSSELS The European Council said on Sunday that Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will visit Brussels on March 9 to discuss EUTurkey matters including Syria and migration PositiveBRUSSELS The European Council said on Sunday that Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will visit Brussels on March 9 to discuss EUTurkey matters including Syria and migration http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zonehttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-eu-turkey/turkish-president-erdogan-to-visit-brussels-march-9-idUSKBN20V0PA2020-03-09
BRUSSELS A second coronavirus case was detected at the Council of the European Union in Brussels last week and 46 staff were asked to stay at home and monitor their health according to an email sent seen by Reuters NegativeBRUSSELS A second coronavirus case was detected at the Council of the European Union in Brussels last week and 46 staff were asked to stay at home and monitor their health according to an email sent seen by Reuters http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zonehttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-eu-belgium/eu-council-suffers-second-coronavirus-case-idUSKBN20V0OJ2020-03-09
The European Parliament has moved a plenary session that was scheduled for next week in the French city of Strasbourg to Brussels because of concerns about the coronavirus risk NegativeBRUSSELS A second coronavirus case was detected at the Council of the European Union in Brussels last week and 46 staff were asked to stay at home and monitor their health according to an email sent seen by Reuters http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zonehttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-eu-belgium/eu-council-suffers-second-coronavirus-case-idUSKBN20V0OJ2020-03-09
Once the health emergency is over it will be necessary to rethink and rebuild everything starting from Brussels NegativeROME The death toll from an outbreak of coronavirus in Italy has risen by 49 to 197 the Civil Protection Agency said on Friday the largest daily increase in fatalities since the contagion was uncovered two weeks ago http://www.reuters.com/news/health/article/us-health-coronavirus-italy/italy-coronavirus-deaths-near-200-after-biggest-daily-jump-idUSKBN20T2ML2020-03-07
EU health ministers are due to discuss the coronavirus outbreak at a meeting in Brussels on Friday NegativeBRUSSELS European Union states are mulling radical measures to cope with the coronavirus outbreak including the mobilization of retired healthcare workers and medical students to help hospitals handle growing numbers of patients an EU official said on Thursday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zonehttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-eu-workers/eu-eyes-mobilization-of-retired-medical-workers-students-to-fight-coronavirus-idUSKBN20S25A2020-03-06
But he said Brussels should seek a mandate from its member states to negotiate with Washington over agriculture calling it the locomotive that brings along manufacturing and services PositiveWASHINGTON The Trump administration would face resistance from the U.S. Congress if it tried to push through a mini trade deal with the European Union that did not include agriculture U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley said on Wednesday http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-usa-trade-eu/u-s-senators-trade-advice-to-eu-keep-calm-and-put-agriculture-on-the-table-idUSKBN20R39I2020-03-05
To coordinate the EU reaction to the outbreak EU health ministers will gather in Brussels on Friday for an extraordinary meeting the second this year to address the coronavirus crisis NegativeBRUSSELS The European Union is considering measures to protect its economy against the impact of the coronavirus outbreak top officials said on Monday as health risks in Europe were raised to high after the virus spread to most countries in the bloc http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-health-coronavirus-eu/eu-ready-to-loosen-purse-strings-as-coronavirus-bites-economy-idUSKBN20P1KL2020-03-03
LONDON Britain has unveiled a tough negotiating mandate for talks with the European Union underlining its desire for future economic and political independence that pits London on a collision course with Brussels NegativeLONDON Britain has unveiled a tough negotiating mandate for talks with the European Union underlining its desire for future economic and political independence that pits London on a collision course with Brussels http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zonehttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-eu-mandate-factbox/factbox-what-britain-wants-from-the-eu-on-trade-idUSKCN20L1VD2020-02-28
WASHINGTON The European Union hopes to deescalate trade tensions with the United States but wants Washington to lower steel tariffs or make another goodwill gesture after a series of concessions by Brussels in recent years a top EU lawmaker said Thursday PositiveWASHINGTON The European Union hopes to deescalate trade tensions with the United States but wants Washington to lower steel tariffs or make another goodwill gesture after a series of concessions by Brussels in recent years a top EU lawmaker said Thursday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-usa-trade-eu/europe-looking-for-positive-signal-from-u-s-on-trade-eu-lawmaker-idUSKCN20L3CD2020-02-28
In its mandate for trade talks with Brussels Britain said a deal should provide a predictable transparent and businessfriendly for crossborder financial services activities PositiveLONDON Britain said on Thursday it wanted legally obligations on access to the European Union financial market coupled with arrangements for maintaining trust as rules evolve http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zonehttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-britian-eu-banks/britain-wants-binding-obligations-on-access-to-eu-financial-market-idUSKCN20L1CP2020-02-28
The first round of formal trade talks will take place in Brussels starting on March 2 with the British side led by its chief negotiator David Frost PositiveLONDON Britain will underline its desire for a Canadastyle trade deal with the EU when formal talks start next month Prime Minister Boris Johnsons Downing Street office said on Saturday http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-britain-eu-trade/uk-to-press-for-canada-style-trade-deal-with-eu-when-talks-start-in-march-idUSKCN20G0TY2020-02-23
Today and for several weeks now one of the worst humanitarian dramas has been Macron told reporters as he arrived at an EU summit in Brussels PositiveAZAZ Turkish forces and Syrian rebels fought government troops in northwest Syria on Thursday and Russian warplanes struck back in a sharp escalation of an intense battle over the last rebel bastions Russian and Turkish officials said http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-syria-security/flare-up-in-fighting-in-northwest-syria-pulls-in-russian-turkish-forces-idUSKBN20E1912020-02-21
BRUSSELS EU leaders meet in Brussels on Thursday to haggle over the blocs next sevenyear budget a hole of up to 80 billion euros NeutralBRUSSELS EU leaders meet in Brussels on Thursday to haggle over the blocs next sevenyear budget a hole of up to 80 billion euros http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zonehttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-budget-climatechange-factbox/factbox-how-the-next-eu-budget-will-tackle-climate-change-idUSKBN20D2V42020-02-20
The U.S. proposal will in fact make a global solution very Gentiloni told lawmakers in the European Parliament in Brussels NeutralBRUSSELS A global reform of the taxation of corporate digital revenues is very unlikely if the United States continues backing a safe plan which would allow firms to choose how to be taxed European Union tax commissioner Paolo Gentiloni said on Tuesday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zonehttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-tax-gentiloni/eu-tax-commissioner-slams-u-s-plans-on-tech-tax-idUSKBN20C2A92020-02-19
We expect it to be a temporary Centeno told reporters in Brussels adding that the EU should carefully assess developments also for the longterm NeutralBRUSSELS Feb 17 The head of the Eurogroup Mario Centeno said on Monday he expected the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the euro zone economy to be temporary http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/china-health-eurozone-economy/coronavirus-impact-on-euro-zone-economy-to-be-temporary-centeno-idUSB5N27Y0112020-02-18
With new leadership in Brussels the EU has launched into a flurry of diplomacy since January particularly on the Middle East PositiveMUNICH European Union governments need to be willing to intervene in international crises or risk prolonging paralysis in their foreign policy the EUs top diplomat said on Sunday http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-germany-security-europe/eu-must-develop-appetite-for-power-borrell-says-idUSKBN20A0BX2020-02-17
WASHINGTON The U.S. government on Friday said it would increase tariffs on aircraft imported from the European Union to from ratcheting up pressure on Brussels in a nearly 16year transatlantic dispute over aircraft subsidies NegativeWASHINGTON The U.S. government on Friday said it would increase tariffs on aircraft imported from the European Union to from ratcheting up pressure on Brussels in a nearly 16year transatlantic dispute over aircraft subsidies http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-usa-trade-eu/u-s-raises-tariffs-on-european-aircraft-in-ongoing-dispute-over-subsidies-idUSKBN20900L2020-02-16
Brussels response is that antimicrobial poultry washes mask otherwise far less strict and hygienic standards NegativeBRUSSELS The specter of the 1990s BSE crisis means the European Union is likely to reject U.S. demands it ease strict food safety rules even with President Donald Trump threatening car tariffs if EU countries do not start importing more U.S. farm products http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-usa-trade-eu/mad-cow-fright-keeps-eu-cautious-on-food-rules-idUSKBN2070NJ2020-02-14
But there seems little prospect Brussels will agree PositiveBRUSSELS The specter of the 1990s BSE crisis means the European Union is likely to reject U.S. demands it ease strict food safety rules even with President Donald Trump threatening car tariffs if EU countries do not start importing more U.S. farm products http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-usa-trade-eu/mad-cow-fright-keeps-eu-cautious-on-food-rules-idUSKBN2070NJ2020-02-14
Esper during a press conference in Brussels said that if the process goes forward there would be continuous evaluation of any violence NegativeWASHINGTON U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he thinks there is a good the United States would reach an agreement with the Taliban by the end of February on a U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan http://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-usa-afghanistan-talks-pentagon/trump-sees-good-chance-for-accord-with-taliban-by-end-of-month-idUSKBN2071YX2020-02-14
Other two senior EU officials confirmed the preliminary compromise which needs to be formalized by euro zone finance ministers at a meeting in Brussels on Feb PositiveBRUSSELS Euro zone finance ministers are set to agree this month a more growthfriendly fiscal policy three EU officials said on Friday a change from current targets that would pave the way for more spending in Germany amid fears of a downturn http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zonehttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-eurozone-economy-budgets/euro-zone-getting-ready-to-spend-more-to-boost-flagging-economy-sources-idUSKBN20121L2020-02-08
WASHINGTON The United States and the European Union could team up to counter the dominance of Chinas Huawei Technologies in nextgeneration 5G telecoms technology but not if Washington continues to threaten tariffs against Brussels a senior German conservative lawmaker said late on Friday PositiveWASHINGTON The United States and the European Union could team up to counter the dominance of Chinas Huawei Technologies in nextgeneration 5G telecoms technology but not if Washington continues to threaten tariffs against Brussels a senior German conservative lawmaker said late on Friday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-usa-trade-eu/u-s-europe-could-team-up-on-5g-but-not-if-trade-war-under-way-german-lawmaker-idUSKCN20206G2020-02-08
RwandAir flies to 29 destinations mostly in Africa but also to Dubai Mumbai and Brussels PositiveWe are very tough negotiators http://www.reuters.com/finance/dealshttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-qatar-aviation-qatar-airways-m-a/qatar-airways-swoops-for-rwandair-stake-and-eyes-bigger-latam-holding-idUSKBN1ZZ1442020-02-06
From Brussels to China to Washington tariffs are being waved around like cudgels NegativeLONDON British Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out his negotiating terms for trade talks with the European Union in a speech in London on Monday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zonehttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-eu-johnson-highlights/highlights-pm-johnson-says-uk-doesnt-need-eu-rules-for-a-post-brexit-trade-deal-idUSKBN1ZX1I62020-02-05
The EU will consider whether our economic partnership will be accompanied by Barnier told a news conference in Brussels PositiveAccess to the European Union market for Britainbased financial firms will be linked to the overall results of trade talks with London EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier said on Monday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zonehttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-eu-finance/eu-says-financial-relations-with-uk-will-be-linked-to-trade-deal-idUSKBN1ZX1U82020-02-04
From Brussels to China to Washington tariffs are being waved around NegativeLONDON British Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out his negotiating terms for trade talks with the European Union in a speech in London on Monday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zonehttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-eu-johnson/britains-johnson-warns-global-free-trade-is-being-choked-idUSKBN1ZX1EL2020-02-04
A Union Jack in the building of the European Council in Brussels will be lowered at 7 p PositiveLONDON The United Kingdom leaves the European Union on Friday for an uncertain Brexit future its most significant geopolitical move since the loss of empire and a blow to 70 years of efforts to forge European unity from the ruins of two world wars http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zonehttps://www.reuters.com/article/uk-britain-eu-union/brexit-day-united-kingdom-casts-off-from-the-european-union-idUSKBN1ZU0032020-01-31
But French fishermen wont accept that and they have pressuring Brussels via French President Emmanuel Macron to withhold the trade deal unless Britain lets EU trawlers fish its waters NegativeBOULOGNESURMER France For the British government a successful Brexit means reasserting economic sovereignty and landing a trade deal with Europe http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zonehttps://www.reuters.com/article/uk-britain-eu-fisheries/the-french-fishermen-who-could-sink-britains-post-brexit-ambitions-idUSKBN1ZT1X12020-01-31
Barnier said that while Brussels was willing to be flexible and pragmatic in trade talks Britains choices have made frictionless trade with the EU impossible PositiveThe European Union will never never compromise on the integrity of its single market its chief Brexit negotiator warned Britain on Monday saying London must now face reality after underestimating the costs of leaving http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zonehttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-eu-nireland-barnier/eu-tells-uk-it-will-never-never-never-compromise-on-single-market-idUSKBN1ZQ27C2020-01-28
Negotiations between London and Brussels are expected to start in March PositiveLONDON Britain will set out more details about its objectives for a free trade deal with the European Union next month after the country leaves the bloc on Jan http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-britain-eu-trade-objectives/uk-will-set-out-eu-trade-objectives-next-month-brexit-secretary-idUSKBN1ZP0JW2020-01-27
That could come as part of a review of EU fiscal rules that Brussels plans to unveil in February PositiveBRUSSELS The European Commission will this year begin to assess the green transition of EU states as part of its monitoring of national budgets a top official said in a new sign of the blocs commitment to meet ambitious climate goals http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zonehttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-eurozone-eurogroup-gentiloni/eu-to-add-vetting-of-climate-results-to-fiscal-monitoring-idUSKBN1ZJ1VB2020-01-21
It is unclear how this new attention to the fiscal impact of climate policies could change the way Brussels puts pressure on states to correct their fiscal policies NegativeBRUSSELS The European Commission will this year begin to assess the green transition of EU states as part of its monitoring of national budgets a top official said in a new sign of the blocs commitment to meet ambitious climate goals http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zonehttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-eurozone-eurogroup-gentiloni/eu-to-add-vetting-of-climate-results-to-fiscal-monitoring-idUSKBN1ZJ1VB2020-01-21
I think it is important that governments and regulations tackle it sooner rather than later and give a framework for Pichai told a conference in Brussels organized by thinktank Bruegel PositiveBRUSSELS The EUs proposal for a temporary ban on facialrecognition technology won backing from Alphabet Chief Executive Sundar Pichai on Monday but got a cool response from Microsoft President Brad Smith http://www.reuters.com/news/technology/article/us-google-eu/alphabet-ceo-backs-temporary-ban-on-facial-recognition-microsoft-disagrees-idUSKBN1ZJ18O2020-01-21
The takeup of the technology is expected to be on the agenda when EU leaders gather in Brussels in March NeutralBERLIN Chancellor Angela Merkel has asked her conservative lawmakers to wait until after a March EU summit before taking a position on whether Chinas Huawei can take part in the rollout of Germanys 5G network sources involved in their talks said http://www.reuters.com/news/technology/article/us-huawei-tech-5g-germany/merkel-seeks-to-delay-german-huawei-position-until-after-march-eu-summit-sources-idUSKBN1ZJ1MS2020-01-21
He said European finance ministers would discuss the matter at meetings in Brussels that were underway and would continue on Tuesday PositiveBRUSSELS The European Commission will this year begin to assess the green transition of EU states as part of its monitoring of national budgets a top official said in a new sign of the blocs commitment to meet ambitious climate goals http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zonehttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-eurozone-eurogroup-gentiloni/eu-to-add-vetting-of-climate-results-to-fiscal-monitoring-idUSKBN1ZJ1VB2020-01-21
BRUSSELS Police detained 185 protesters in central Brussels on Saturday after the environmental protest group Extinction Rebellion staged demonstrations at a car show in protest at the auto industrys role in CO2 emissions that cause climate change NegativeBRUSSELS Police detained 185 protesters in central Brussels on Saturday after the environmental protest group Extinction Rebellion staged demonstrations at a car show in protest at the auto industrys role in CO2 emissions that cause climate change http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-climate-change-autos-protests/police-detain-185-climate-protesters-at-brussels-car-show-idUSKBN1ZH0NN2020-01-19
With a new European Commission in place antitrust authorities in Brussels are preparing for an indepth review of EU competition rules NeutralPARIS Facebooks billion buyout of WhatsApp six years ago should have been blocked the boss of Frances antitrust watchdog which is set to help review EU rules has told Reuters http://www.reuters.com/news/technology/article/us-france-competition/lessons-to-be-learned-from-facebooks-whatsapp-deal-french-watchdog-says-idUSKBN1ZG15R2020-01-18
BERLIN Police have raided homes and offices in Brussels and across Germany in a case involving three people suspected of spying for China prosecutors said on Wednesday NegativeBERLIN Police have raided homes and offices in Brussels and across Germany in a case involving three people suspected of spying for China prosecutors said on Wednesday http://www.reuters.com/places/chinahttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-china-spies/germany-raids-offices-homes-of-suspected-china-spies-idUSKBN1ZE19F2020-01-16
Raids were conducted in Brussels Berlin and the two southern states of BadenWuerttemberg and Bavaria the main centers for Germanys advanced manufacturing industries NegativeBERLIN Police have raided homes and offices in Brussels and across Germany in a case involving three people suspected of spying for China prosecutors said on Wednesday http://www.reuters.com/places/chinahttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-china-spies/germany-raids-offices-homes-of-suspected-china-spies-idUSKBN1ZE19F2020-01-16
She said that Brussels was wellplaced to move as fast as possible following her meeting with Johnson last week PositiveDUBLIN It will ultimately be up to Britain whether or not it seeks more time to negotiate a trade agreement with the European Union after it leaves the bloc the head of the European Commission said on Wednesday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zonehttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-britain-vonderleyen/brexit-extension-ultimately-up-to-britain-eus-von-der-leyen-idUSKBN1ZE2QY2020-01-16
BEIJING Chinas Belt and Road Initiative an investment plan aiming to connect Europe with Asia is sidelining European companies and Brussels should review its competition law to level the playing field a business lobby said on Thursday PositiveBEIJING Chinas Belt and Road Initiative an investment plan aiming to connect Europe with Asia is sidelining European companies and Brussels should review its competition law to level the playing field a business lobby said on Thursday http://www.reuters.com/places/chinahttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-europe-silkroad/european-firms-get-crumbs-from-chinas-belt-and-road-business-group-idUSKBN1ZF08O2020-01-16
STRASBOURG France The EU budget chief said the bloc needs to invest dedicated funds to avert a climate as Brussels detailed how it planned to pay for a trillion euro push to cut net C02 emissions to zero by 2050 and protect member countries dependent on coal PositiveSTRASBOURG France The EU budget chief said the bloc needs to invest dedicated funds to avert a climate as Brussels detailed how it planned to pay for a trillion euro push to cut net C02 emissions to zero by 2050 and protect member countries dependent on coal http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zonehttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-climate/eu-sets-out-trillion-euro-plan-to-avert-climate-crash-idUSKBN1ZD00H2020-01-15
In Brussels EU foreign ministers joined by NATO SecretaryGeneral Jens Stoltenberg were meeting on Friday to find ways to push the United States and Iran away from open conflict PositiveCrash of Ukrainian plane complicates tense situation http://www.reuters.com/news/mediahttps://www.reuters.com/article/iraq-security/wrapup-3-cleric-fears-worse-bloodshed-in-iraq-as-u-s-iran-conflict-persists-idUSL8N29F30Y2020-01-11
BRUSSELS Belgiums federal police have fallen foul of tighter emissions controls that entered force at the start of the year with a number of its cars and vans now too dirty to enter the cities of Brussels Antwerp and Ghent NegativeBRUSSELS Belgiums federal police have fallen foul of tighter emissions controls that entered force at the start of the year with a number of its cars and vans now too dirty to enter the cities of Brussels Antwerp and Ghent http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-belgium-police/belgian-police-cars-deemed-too-dirty-to-enter-cities-idUSKBN1Z91QL2020-01-11
Belgium also has local police forces such as six covering the capital Brussels NeutralBRUSSELS Belgiums federal police have fallen foul of tighter emissions controls that entered force at the start of the year with a number of its cars and vans now too dirty to enter the cities of Brussels Antwerp and Ghent http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-belgium-police/belgian-police-cars-deemed-too-dirty-to-enter-cities-idUSKBN1Z91QL2020-01-11
Also on Friday European foreign ministers gathered in Brussels to find ways to ease the precarious situation that has unfolded in the past week PositiveCrash of Ukrainian plane complicates tense situation http://www.reuters.com/news/mediahttps://www.reuters.com/article/iraq-security/wrapup-3-cleric-fears-worse-bloodshed-in-iraq-as-u-s-iran-conflict-persists-idUSL8N29F30Y2020-01-11
The blocs 28 ministers meet on Friday in Brussels to discuss the Iran crisis with a focus on easing tensions between Washington and Tehran NegativeBRUSSELS Germanys foreign minister called on Tuesday for European powers to forge a joint response to Irans decision to scrap limits imposed on its nuclear enrichment under an arms control accord but stopped short of calling for renewed U.N. sanctions http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-iraq-security-britain-eu/germany-urges-europe-to-respond-to-irans-nuclear-violations-idUSKBN1Z60ZI2020-01-08
BRUSSELS NATO ambassadors will gather on Monday in Brussels for an urgent meeting convened by the head of the military alliance to discuss the situation in the Middle East after a U.S. drone strike in Baghdad killed a top Iranian general a NATO official said NegativeBRUSSELS NATO ambassadors will gather on Monday in Brussels for an urgent meeting convened by the head of the military alliance to discuss the situation in the Middle East after a U.S. drone strike in Baghdad killed a top Iranian general a NATO official said http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-iraq-security-nato/nato-to-hold-urgent-meeting-on-monday-over-iraq-iran-crisis-idUSKBN1Z40T32020-01-06





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Negotiators in Brussels are said to be trying to finalise details on fishing quotas which have proved an obstacle to an agreement during months of talks NeutralNegotiators in Brussels are said to be trying to finalise details on fishing quotas which have proved an obstacle to an agreement during months of talks http://www.bbc.com//news/uk-politics-554334102020-12-24
As afternoon gave way to evening and evening gave way to night in Brussels optimism that agreement was close never dwindled but never quite turned into a deal either. PositiveNegotiators in Brussels are said to be trying to finalise details on fishing quotas which have proved an obstacle to an agreement during months of talks http://www.bbc.com//news/uk-politics-554334102020-12-24
In Brussels officials have been holding talks on finding a coordinated response from the EUs 27 members. NeutralMore than 40 have blocked flights or travel links with the UK as the EU held talks on forming a common policy. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-europe-554040872020-12-22
European Union member states are due to meet in Brussels to discuss a coordinated response. PositiveThe move announced on Sunday means no lorries or ferry passengers will be able to sail from the port of Dover http://www.bbc.com//news/uk-553912892020-12-21
If Brussels does not change this law or put it on hold NeutralThe companies voluntarily assist police across the UK and Europe but face being forced to stop the work http://www.bbc.com//news/technology-553417992020-12-17
This weekends deadline was set by Mr Johnson and Mrs von der Leyen following a meeting in Brussels on Wednesday after months of talks failed to achieve an agreement. NeutralBoth sides have warned they are unlikely to reach an agreement. http://www.bbc.com//news/uk-politics-552901092020-12-13
On Friday Mr Johnson said were always hopeful and added the negotiating team was still in Brussels. PositiveThe leaders of both parties have warned they are unlikely to reach a postBrexit trade deal by Sunday. http://www.bbc.com//news/uk-politics-552834892020-12-12
According to EU officials he was told discussions could only take place through the blocs chief negotiator Michel Barnier who is meeting with his UK equivalent in Brussels. NeutralThe leaders of both parties have warned they are unlikely to reach a postBrexit trade deal by Sunday. http://www.bbc.com//news/uk-politics-552834892020-12-12
our team is still out there in Brussels NeutralEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said no deal was the most probable end to difficult talks. http://www.bbc.com//news/uk-politics-552719142020-12-11
Sunday becomes the new deadline for a decision on trade talks after the PM and EU chief meet in Brussels. NegativeThe man whose identity was stolen was regarded as one of the founding fathers of international human rights law who died aged 92 in 2006. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-asia-india-552324322020-12-10
Talks between the UKs chief negotiator Lord Frost and the EUs Michel Barnier will resume in Brussels later. NeutralA No 10 spokesperson said very large gaps remain but talks will continue with a firm decision by Sunday on whether a deal can be reached. http://www.bbc.com//news/uk-politics-552495612020-12-10
The EU president might be able to persuade continental leaders to budge as they gather in Brussels today PositiveA No 10 spokesperson said very large gaps remain but talks will continue with a firm decision by Sunday on whether a deal can be reached. http://www.bbc.com//news/uk-politics-552495612020-12-10
Brexit isnt on the official discussion agenda at an EU summit starting in Brussels later today though leaders will be briefed on the negotiations NeutralA No 10 spokesperson said very large gaps remain but talks will continue with a firm decision by Sunday on whether a deal can be reached. http://www.bbc.com//news/uk-politics-552495612020-12-10
But he said questions about finances and transparency of NGOs registered in Brussels were for Belgian authorities to answer NegativeThe man whose identity was stolen was regarded as one of the founding fathers of international human rights law who died aged 92 in 2006. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-asia-india-552324322020-12-10
Brussels wants EU fishermen to have ongoing access to UK waters and the two sides have been discussing a transition period where access could be reduced over time PositiveThe UKs chief Brexit negotiator Lord Frost will continue talks with his EU counterpart Michel Barnier. http://www.bbc.com//news/uk-politics-552082182020-12-07
And on Thursday EU leaders will meet in Brussels for a twoday summit where they could sign off a deal if the two sides can reach an agreement by then. PositiveThe UKs chief Brexit negotiator Lord Frost will continue talks with his EU counterpart Michel Barnier. http://www.bbc.com//news/uk-politics-552082182020-12-07
UK chief Brexit negotiator Lord Frost will meet EU counterpart Michel Barnier in Brussels to try to bridge the two sides significant differences. NegativeUK chief Brexit negotiator Lord Frost will meet EU counterpart Michel Barnier in Brussels to try to bridge the two sides significant differences. http://www.bbc.com//news/uk-politics-552043712020-12-06
Sources suggested Brussels had hardened its stance on how common rules and regulations should be enforced with time running out. NegativeSources suggested Brussels had hardened its stance on how common rules and regulations should be enforced with time running out. http://www.bbc.com//news/uk-politics-551824502020-12-04
EU leaders are due to meet next Thursday in Brussels for a scheduled summit. PositiveSources suggested Brussels had hardened its stance on how common rules and regulations should be enforced with time running out. http://www.bbc.com//news/uk-politics-551824502020-12-04
And that uneasy combination of political opposition and economic reliance has introduced a strain of toxicity into their relations with Brussels NegativeOn one side of the table sit 24 of the member states backed by the European Commission and a majority in the EU Parliament http://www.bbc.com//news/world-europe-549856212020-11-19
Ambassadors of the 27 member states meeting in Brussels were unable to endorse the budget because the two countries vetoed it. NegativeThe package includes for a Covid recovery fund. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-europe-549648582020-11-17
Informal talks are due to resume on Monday with the next official round of talks the ninth since March starting in Brussels on 28 September PositiveBoris Johnson has urged Conservative MPs to back his plan to override part of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement. http://www.bbc.com//news/uk-politics-541272142020-09-12
When it comes to Brexit all negotiations are EUUK trade talks the process to implement their divorce deal negotiations on fishing rights and Brussels deliberation on UK financial service. NegativePostBrexit trade deal talks are set to continue despite the UK rejecting the EUs ultimatum to scrap plans to override the withdrawal agreement. http://www.bbc.com//news/uk-politics-541129732020-09-11
Germany and France said a framework had now been sketched during a summit in Brussels that has seen testy exchanges. NeutralEU talks aimed at reaching an agreement on a huge postcoronavirus recovery fund have stretched into a fourth day but there are signs of progress. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-europe-534685542020-07-21
EU leaders first met on Friday in Brussels to discuss the blocs trillion sevenyear budget and the planned stimulus package to help countries recover the pandemic. PositiveEU leaders have gathered for a third day of discussions over a massive postcoronavirus economic recovery plan. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-europe-534617382020-07-19
When the leaders of the EU27 gather in Brussels on Friday be prepared for the shock of the familiar NegativeWhen the leaders of the EU27 gather in Brussels on Friday be prepared for the shock of the familiar http://www.bbc.com//news/world-europe-534157832020-07-16
The presidents main rival has promised to repair ties with Brussels. NeutralPoles vote on Sunday in a presidential ballot that could place significant curbs on the power of their nationalist government. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-europe-531900162020-06-28
So what does that mean for Ultimately each EU country will decide about its own borders and beaches but the advice from Brussels slowly slowly depending on infection rates NegativeA gradual lifting of borders has been proposed by the EUs executive in an attempt to kickstart a tourist industry hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-europe-526448162020-05-14
But Brussels sources have told the BBC the UK was given ample opportunity to take part in the scheme PositiveThe government is facing fresh questions over the time it took to join an EU scheme to source medical equipment. http://www.bbc.com//news/uk-politics-523770872020-04-22
Ministers were not briefed by our mission in Brussels about the scheme and a political decision was not taken on whether or not to participate NegativeThe government is facing fresh questions over the time it took to join an EU scheme to source medical equipment. http://www.bbc.com//news/uk-politics-523770872020-04-22
UKEU trade negotiations led by Mr Barnier and Mr Frost are due to begin in Brussels on 2 March. NegativeFrench President Emmanuel Macron has said he is not sure a UKEU trade deal will be struck by 31 December the end of the Brexit transition period. http://www.bbc.com//news/uk-politics-516016642020-02-23
The 27 governments still have to draft a legal text for the mission after agreeing it in principle in Brussels. PositiveEU states have agreed to launch a new military mission off the Libyan coast to enforce a shaky UN arms embargo http://www.bbc.com//news/world-europe-515306272020-02-18
During his time in Europe Zuckerberg is expected to meet politicians in Munich and Brussels to discuss data practices regulation and tax reform. PositiveFacebook boss Mark Zuckerberg has called for more regulation of harmful online content saying it was not for companies like his to decide what counts as legitimate free speech. http://www.bbc.com//news/technology-515187732020-02-16
The news came a day after a meeting of aid agencies and major donors in Brussels on Thursday said the situation in Yemen had reached a breaking point. PositiveYemens Houthi rebels have dropped a threat to tax international assistance sent to the wartorn country. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-middle-east-515029922020-02-15
Boris Johnson is to say he wont accept alignment with EU rules when Britain negotiates a trade deal with Brussels. NegativeBoris Johnson is to say he wont accept alignment with EU rules when Britain negotiates a trade deal with Brussels. http://www.bbc.com//news/uk-513457762020-02-02
In Brussels the UK flag will be removed from the EU institutions with one Union flag expected to be consigned to a museum. NeutralPrime Minister Boris Johnson will hail the dawn of a new era later as the UK prepares to leave the European Union after 47 years. http://www.bbc.com//news/uk-politics-513157722020-01-31
The 751 representatives will debate the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement in Brussels before it is widely expected giving their backing to the UKEU treaty. PositiveThe European Parliament is set to approve the terms of the UKs departure from the European Union in an historic vote on Wednesday. http://www.bbc.com//news/uk-politics-512874302020-01-29





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attended the meeting of EU leaders in Brussels last week together with French President Emmanuel Macron who announced that he had tested positive on Thursday. Negativeattended the meeting of EU leaders in Brussels last week together with French President Emmanuel Macron who announced that he had tested positive on Thursday. https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22558429/news-digest-pm-has-covid-and-vaccine-expected-over-christmas.html2020-12-19
Slovakia will oppose a no deal Brexit question CO2 emission reduction goals and support linking EU funds with the rule of law at the summit that starts in Brussels today. NegativeIf the election had taken place at the beginning of October the highest support would go to the new party of former PM Peter Pellegrini Hlas. https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22511287/news-digest-pm-in-brussels-on-his-own-masks-also-required-outdoors.html2020-10-16
After meeting municipality leaders Deputy Environment Minister Juraj Smatana told the SITA We would like to help municipalities fulfil not because of Brussels but because of citizens PositiveAfter meeting municipality leaders Deputy Environment Minister Juraj Smatana told the SITA We would like to help municipalities fulfil not because of Brussels but because of citizens https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22472444/municipalities-get-ready-for-new-waste-collections-as-postponements-are-binned.html2020-08-22
A memorial to honour murdered journalist Kuciak his Martina and Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was revealed in Brussels. NegativeA memorial to honour murdered journalist Kuciak his Martina and Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was revealed in Brussels. https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22329532/memorial-dedicated-to-kuciak-kusnirova-and-caruana-galizia-decorates-european-parliament.html2020-02-20
Brussels is now more accessible for people living in Slovakia after the first night train from Vienna Nightjet arrived there. PositiveBrussels is now more accessible for people living in Slovakia after the first night train from Vienna Nightjet arrived there. https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22307565/the-first-train-from-vienna-has-arrived-in-brussels.html2020-01-22
The train will depart from Brussels on Mondays and Thursdays NeutralBrussels is now more accessible for people living in Slovakia after the first night train from Vienna Nightjet arrived there. https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22307565/the-first-train-from-vienna-has-arrived-in-brussels.html2020-01-22





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