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EU Faces Limited Options in Polish Controversy
August 08, 2017
An article in The Economist explains that the EU’s formal options for sanctioning the Polish government over controversial judicial reforms remain limited with Hungarian President Viktor Orbán likely to veto any sanctions, which require unanimous consent by all member states.
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Steel CEOs Warn of Impacts of EU Emissions Shift
August 07, 2017
Reuters reports that a letter from CEOs of 76 steel-producing companies to officials of EU institutions and member states warns that sharp changes to the bloc's Emissions Trading System after the year 2020 will increase steel imports and lead to widespread closure of steel factories in Europe.
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UK Chancellor Confirms Exit from EU Constructs
August 07, 2017
In an interview on the BBC, UK Chancellor Philip Hammond confirmed that the British Government will remove the country from the EU "single market" and customs union as part of its Brexit deal with the bloc.
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German Official: UK Election May Lead to "Soft Brexit"
August 07, 2017
AP reports that, following the UK's June general election, German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel expressed his hope that the results would coax Britain toward a "soft Brexit," in which the country would retain membership of the EU "single market," continue to be subject to free-movement rules, and accept the jurisdiction of the Court of Justice of the EU.
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UK Officials Say No Brexit Deal Without Trade Talks
August 07, 2017
Reuters reports that a spokesperson for the UK's Brexit ministry said in June that the British Government would not agree to a deal on the terms of the country's exit from the EU unless the agreement takes into account aspects of the UK's future relationship with the bloc, including on trade policy.
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