View from Berlin: Subdued shock
Political Berlin has been has been in a state of subdued shock following the Brexit vote
Political Berlin has been has been in a state of subdued shock following the Brexit vote
With the UK gone, Poland, under the Law and Justice (PiS) government, will lose its favourite ally within the EU
The three-word motto cited by Hollande in his statement could serve as a summary of what is needed “freedom, solidarity, and peace”
All in all, the sentiment in Italy is that, at the end of the day, the UK has never truly been part of Europe
With a worsening international reputation, Poland has been strikingly quiet on the recent refugee deal
The closure of the Aegean route for migrants may put new pressure on the Bulgarian border
Potentially unrealistic vows on readmissions and relocation leave plenty of questions unanswered ahead of EU Council
France remains hugely concerned by visa liberalisation on Turkey, as deal exposes Franco-German fractures
The new focus on outsourcing and readmission may tick the boxes needed for London to strengthen its involvement
The Chancellor remains committed to the deal, despite the headline-grabbing electoral performance of anti-immigration rivals