The EU’s Embassy In Russia Was Hacked But The EU Kept It A Secret
A “sophisticated cyber espionage event” began in February 2017. Russian entities are believed to be behind the hack, a source told BuzzFeed News.
Boris Johnson Is The Favourite To Become The UK’s Next Prime Minister. This Is What The World Really Thought Of Him As Foreign Secretary.
Interviews with seven senior US, European, and UK diplomats and officials paint a picture of a foreign secretary who at times was woefully unprepared for one of the top jobs in British politics.
4 Things To Take Away From The European Elections Results
After a European election with record turnout, the only certainty is uncertainty.
The President Of France Has Given Up On Trying To Agree With Donald Trump
Can’t rip up a G7 agreement if one doesn’t exist. *taps head*
Italy’s Climate Change–Skeptic Government Wants To Host The UN’s Flagship Climate Change Conference
Italy’s candidacy is putting EU governments in a difficult position. The UK meanwhile is lobbying Italy to drop its bid.
Angela Merkel Doesn’t Want Either Of The EU’s Top Jobs
Merkel will quit politics when she steps down as German chancellor, and has privately made clear she’s not interested in leading the EU.
Two European Politicians Made A “White Power” Sign As They Were Sworn In As Government Ministers
It comes after the nationalist far-right joined a coalition government in Estonia.
Russia Asked To Dock A Warship Heading For Venezuela In The Mediterranean. Then Things Got Weird.
Russian diplomats were trying to acquire tear gas canisters and riot gear in Malta. Officials suspect Russia planned to load the equipment onto the warship, BuzzFeed News can reveal.
Russia Is Trying To Fly Military Planes Into Venezuela Via Syria Again
But Malta has denied Russia permission to use its airspace for the flights, BuzzFeed News has learned.
EU Leaders Have Agreed To Delay Brexit To October 31
Theresa May had requested an extension until June, but at a summit in Brussels the leaders rejected both that and a longer delay to the end of the year many had argued for.
Emmanuel Macron Doesn’t Want Brexit Delayed Beyond December 2019 At The Latest
The French president also wants checkpoints every three months to ensure the UK is not disrupting EU business, according to European diplomats privately briefed on his thinking.
The EU Wants The UK To Approve The Brexit Deal This Week Or Face A Long Delay
A draft memo prepared ahead of this week’s EU summit says the UK would be held to enhanced “sincere cooperation” terms in the event of a 9- or 12-month extension.
The EU Thinks That Theresa May’s Request For A Short Delay To Brexit Is “Very Risky”
Several EU governments have doubts about a long extension too, according to a diplomatic note of an EU27 ambassadors meeting seen by BuzzFeed News.
Theresa May Has Asked For Article 50 To Be Extended To June 30
The move means Britain could have to participate in elections to the European Parliament.
The UK Might Have To Withdraw Troops From A Military Operation In Bosnia In The Event Of A No-Deal Brexit
Command of the operation has already been transferred to a French lieutenant general.
Theresa May And Jeremy Corbyn Could Give Scotland, Wales, And Northern Ireland A Veto On Future Changes To A Brexit Deal
The plan would place a significant hurdle on a Brexit-supporting future prime minister to rip up a customs union deal.
EU Leaders Are Unlikely To Allow A Short Extension If British MPs Don’t Approve The Brexit Deal By Next Week
In the event of a long extension, negotiations would likely be frozen until the end of the year, giving the UK's bitterly divided parliament time to approve the withdrawal agreement.
Parliament Has Once Again Rejected Theresa May's Brexit Deal
On the day that Britain had initially been scheduled to leave the European Union, the deal was voted down by 58 votes, deepening Britain's political crisis.
The European Union Thinks The UK Is Left With Two Choices After The Last 24 Hours Of Brexit Chaos
BuzzFeed News has seen a diplomatic note of an EU27 ambassadors meeting on Thursday that states that the UK’s remaining options are no-deal or a long delay to Brexit.
The EU Has Set Britain A Deadline Of April 12 If MPs Don't Back May's Brexit Deal
Article 50 can be extended until May 22 but only if MPs approve the deal. If they don't, the UK has until April 12 to come up with a plan or crash out without a deal.