Germany is prepared for Brexit: deputy finance minister
German Deputy Finance Minister Joerg Kukies said on Thursday that Germany was prepared for Britain’s departure from the European Union and would tackle the rules for insurers and the financial sector if necessary.
To overcome Brexit impasse, May open to extending transition
British Prime Minister Theresa May signaled on Thursday she would consider extending a so-called transition period “for a matter of months” after Britain leaves the European Union, a move her critics say is a betrayal of Brexit.
Euler Hermes sees 70 percent chance of Brexit deal at last minute
There is around a 70 percent chance that Britain and the European Union will reach a Brexit deal at the last minute, credit agency Euler Hermes said on Thursday.
Singapore charges individuals, firms over breaches of North Korea luxury goods sanctions
Singapore police on Thursday charged a citizen, a North Korean and three companies with supplying prohibited luxury items to North Korea, the latest example of sanctions breaches in the wealthy Asian city-state.
As tensions mount, Mattis seeks more resilient U.S. ties with China’s military
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis held high-profile talks with his Chinese counterpart on Thursday, as the United States seeks to forge to more resilient military ties that can withstand mounting pressure between the world’s two largest economies.
Too early to know cost of Brexit transition extension: minister
Britain’s Cabinet Office Minister David Lidington said it was too early to estimate the cost of extending a Brexit transition period after the government indicated it would consider asking for one to break a deadlock in talks with the EU.
Luxembourg’s Bettel says on March 29, it’s ‘game over’ on Brexit
Talks on Brexit cannot extend beyond March 2019 when Britain will be out of the bloc whether or not a deal on its withdrawal is found by both sides, Luxembourg’s Prime Minister Xavier Bettel said on Thursday at a summit of EU leaders.
Belgian PM says the ball in UK’s court on Brexit
Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel said on Thursday that it was for London to make the next move in talks over Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union.
France open to extending Brexit transition period: finance minister
Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire on Thursday left the door open for France to support the European Union negotiator’s offer of a one-year extension to Britain’s post-Brexit transition period.
UK’s May open to the idea of extending Brexit transition by a few months: BBC reporter
Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May is open to the idea of extending the transition period “for a few months”, BBC Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg said on Twitter.
