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Can Johnson Still Go For No Deal? - Brexit Explained
In the last few days MPs have been fighting to block a no-deal Brexit, passing major legislation to try and make it harder for Johson. However, we still think that he could get around the laws. So in this video we lay out the eight ways...
Financial Times
Balkan nations lined up for EU membership
Brussels will hold out the prospect of membership to six western Balkan countries by 2025, in what would be the bloc’s biggest single expansion in two decades.
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Brexit So Far: A Brexit Timeline.
It isn't fully clear to much of the country what has happened with Brexit so far. It's been nearly a year and a half since article 50 was triggered and negotiations began, but what progress has been made? We run through what has happened...
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What Happens Now May's Deal Was Rejected? - Brexit Explained
We have been waiting for this since December, but May's deal has finally been rejected by the House of Commons. Now the government has to decide how they want to go forward with Brexit. They could initiate a general election or second...
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Brexit: What Happens Now? - Brexit Explained.
A lot of parliamentarians aren't a huge fan of No Deal Brexit. On the whole Members of Parliament think no deal would be bad for the UK, so a lot of them are trying to stop it in its tracks. In this video, we tell you the seven ways that...
Financial Times
European Parliament elections explained
It's the 28-nation bloc's only directly elected institution, with more than 400m EU citizens eligible to vote. This year the poll comes with Europe at a crossroads facing issues such as Brexit, immigration and climate change high on...
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Brexit Negotiations Collapse?: What Happens Now - Brexit Explained.
In recent days it’s begun to look less and less likely that the UK and EU will be able to reach a deal. So in this video we’re discussing why negotiations are collapsing around us, and what it means for Brexit. We talk about the...
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Bercow Says He Will Block No Deal Prorogation - Brexit Explained.
Earlier this week John Bercow spoke at an event during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and he clearly isn't happy with the idea of prorogation. In this video, we talk about what Bercow said parliament's role in Brexit and how it shouldn't...
The Economist
Is Emmanuel Macron the EU's most powerful politician?
Mr Macron has revolutionised French politics. Now the French president is trying to reform the EU and nudge Donald Trump in a more liberal direction. Has he replaced Angela Merkel as the most important person in Europe?
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7 Ways MPs Can Stop a No Deal Brexit - Brexit Explained.
A lot of parliamentarians aren't a huge fan of No Deal Brexit. On the whole Members of Parliament think no deal would be bad for the UK, so a lot of them are trying to stop it in its tracks. In this video, we tell you the seven ways that...
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Germany and Russia's Nordstream 2 pipeline explained
Russia and Germany plan to build an energy pipeline that will bypass Ukraine, according to DW.
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The Truth About UK Immigration 2018 - Data Dive
There has been a lot of misinformation surrounding immigration statistics and Brexit. So we dive into the official statistics published by the Office of National Statistics. How many people are immigrating to the UK and is this actually...
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European Free Trade Area - Explaining Brexit.
With the UK about to leave the EU many options lie in front of Britain. One choice is to stay in the European Free Trade Area. Doing this means Britain can continue to trade with the EU without having to follow quite a many rules....
Financial Times
Why new EU data rules scare US companies
The EU's General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR enforces strict new rules on companies' access to personal information. US companies are scrambling to deal with GDPR or choosing to stop trading in the EU altogether.
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Who Could Replace Theresa May?
With Brexit in such disarray, a number of people are theorizing that the UK's current Prime Minister, Theresa May, could step down or be forced out. So we discuss how she could end up leaving, and who could take her place.
Financial Times
Med crossing: Spain sees soaring migrant arrivals
Spain has become the leading destination for migrants crossing the sea into the EU, with more than 60,000 people arriving in the country last year, according to UNHCR data.
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The UK's Constitution Explained - TLDR Explains
Constitutions are foundational documents which set out how most countries are run. They are held as sacred and individual sentences studied for their true meaning. However, the UK and a handful of other countries avoid all of that by...
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The Huawei Hacking Controversy Explained - TLDR News
Over recent months, Chinese telecommunications and electronics company, Huawei has found itself at the centre of international controversy. There has been growing fear that Huawei’s equipment can or will be used by the Chinese government...
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Britain’s Blue Passports: Everything You Need to Know - TLDR News.
In March the UK is set to start rolling out their new blue passports. These new design passports hark back to 1921 blue passports Britain held until the 80s when the colour changed to burgundy to unify with other EU nations. In this...
Financial Times
European elections 2019: viewpoints from a continent at a crossroads
Thousands of voters take part in face-to-face and online debates to discuss the future of Europe, with Brexit, borders, immigration and security high on the agenda. The Europe Talks event was organised by media outlets including the...
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What Will Happen To The UK After a No Deal? - Brexit Explained
With the deadline to the UK leaving the EU getting ever nearer it's beginning to look possible that a deal between the two parties might not be reached. What would happen to the UK on the 30th March 2019 when it leaves the EU with no...
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The Fall of the Berlin Wall with Rory Maclean: Putin's Russia
Does Putin feel like he is in a position of strength or is his troublemaking a profound weakness? Does Rory MacLean think we might be looking back at our failure of underestimating the Putin regime? The Fall of the Berlin Wall with Rory...
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What Does the EU Parliament Actually Do? - Brexit Explained
What Does the EU Parliament Actually Do? - Brexit Explained
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Does Britain Still Want Brexit? - Brexit Explained.
The UK and EU are on the brink of reaching a deal, with Parliament looking like the final hurdle for the deal. There are questions about whether MPs want this deal, but it's also worth considering what the people want. It was the UK...