East-west split in European Parliament could again scupper sanctions against Orban

After nearly 50 years of membership, Britain leaves the European Union on Friday

Jokes and high emotion as EU leaders step down after five turbulent years

Ex-PM Viorica Dancila urged to resign as Social Democrat chief after heavy defeat

Varadkar says he is ‘okay’ with rise as it reflects the strength of the Irish economy

Brexit will never be laid to rest. It may even be destined to meander on forever

UK will be able to leave before January 31st, 2020 if deal is approved, document states

English nationalism is changing the political architecture of these islands

Business Week: also in the news were job losses; plant closures; and housebuilding

Stance puts renewed pressure on Labour Party to back general election on Monday

EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has been asked to continue to oversee evolving EU/UK relationship after Brexit

UK awaits EU decision on extension after PM’s bid to fast-track Bill is defeated

Fresh hope for Boris Johnson quickly followed by fresh uncertainty

Target reflects scenario that Britain will leave EU without divorce deal

PM calls approval of Bill’s second reading ‘joyful’, while Tusk says he will back delay

European council president’s call comes in wake of key Commons vote loss for Johnson

Speaker Bercow rules out new ‘meaningful vote’ on Johnson’s Brexit deal

Taoiseach’s remarks come as British government triggers no-deal preparations

‘No one is rushing the fences’ as countries wait to see what happens next in London

Juncker and Tusk critical of French stalling over talks with North Macedonia and Albania

France leads opposition to start of negotiations with Albania and North Macedonia

British government source says ‘whipping is going to be medieval’ for commons vote

Next commission president Ursula von der Leyen circumspect on Commons approval

‘Big move’ on political consent for customs and regulation fails to sway Foster and Dodds

Berlin officials try to remain optimistic ahead of potential Brexit breakthrough

Both EU and UK remaining tight-lipped about content of new British proposals

Business Week: Also in the news was the budget; corporation tax; and the banks

Optimism that a deal could be reached has been increasing since bilateral meeting

President delivers wide-ranging speech in Athens, noting vulnerable Kurdish people

PM seeks to reassure Tory MPs who do not want to make hard Brexit party policy

What the British papers say: A day of Brexit deal doom and gloom

NI Secretary says threat to policing co-operation in event of Brexit delay ‘unacceptable’

Language ‘from some quarters’ toxic, says Taoiseach, as Downing Street spins

UK ‘take it or leave it’ approach to Brexit unacceptable, says Coveney

Tánaiste bucks pessimistic trend but accepts ‘real gaps’ exist on customs and consent

Labour’s Brexit spokesman says government is offering a ‘reassuring bedtime story’ about impact of a no-deal Brexit on UK economy

Analysis: Brussels shows willingness to talk but will not take the blame if there is no progress

EU will see no purpose in entering week of negotiations without prospect of success

The plain-spoken Pole has made a habit of speaking unhappy, undiplomatic but necessary truths to fellow EU leaders

Third extension likely to be granted by council if requested, despite reservations