French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that the European Union would...
PARIS/LONDON - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that the European Union would only agree to extend the Brexit deadline beyond March 29 if Britain justified a delay with a clear objective and new choices.
“If the British need more time, we would support an extension request if it was justified by new choices from the British,” Macron told a joint news briefing with Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel in Paris. “If Britain needs some more time, we won’t refuse but we are striving for an orderly solution i.e. an orderly exit of Britain from the European Union,” she said. “We regret this step but it is reality and we must now find a good solution.”After months of saying that Britain must leave the EU on time on March 29, either with her deal or with no deal at all, May made major shifts on Tuesday under pressure from lawmakers who accused her of running out the clock.
That could give opponents of exiting the EU their biggest chance to stop it since the 2016 vote in which 52 percent of Britons backed leaving, although there is still no majority in parliament for a new referendum.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Macron strikes firmer tone than Merkel on Brexit delayFrench President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday the EU could only agree to ex...
Read more »
Daily Briefing: Simples? Brexit fog remainsDaily Briefing: - A look ahead to how today's parliamentary Brexit debate will work - Brexit deal, no-deal or delay? UK PM May offers MPs a choice - France and Germany seek clarity on UK proposals to justify Brexit delay
Read more »
Dutch activism could ground Air France recoveryThe Hague has snapped up 12 percent of the carrier to counter the influence of the French government and protect Dutch jobs. More state meddling may undermine new boss Ben Smith’s cost-cutting plan, and exacerbate tensions with French unions, raising the risk of more strikes.
Read more »
Dutch take stake in Air France KLM to counter French influenceThe Dutch government will take a stake in Air France KLM equal to that of the Fr...
Read more »
U.S, Italy And France Top List Of Luxury Spring DestinationsAmericans' upscale spring travel plans focus on the U.S., Italy, France, the U.K. and New Zealand, according to Virtuoso, a travel agency network specializing in luxury and experiential travel. They are the top five destinations in Virtuoso's list of most-popular upscale travel spots for spring.
Read more »