As a “Game of Thrones” tourist in Northern Ireland, you can see how the magic of a fantasy realm has eclipsed the history of the actual place. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/15/magazine/game-of-thrones-northern-ireland-brexit.html?partner=rss&emc=rss…
Tag: Great Britain Withdrawal from EU (Brexit)
Brexit Is Happening Now (at Least on Some U.K. Passports)
British lawmakers may still be wrestling over Britain’s withdrawal from the E.U., but some travel documents have been issued without “European Union” on the cover. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/06/world/europe/uk-british-passport-brexit.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
May Asks for a Short Brexit Delay. E.U. Leaders Send Conflicting Signals.
A proposal from Donald Tusk, the president of the European Council, would offer a one-year extension but leave the door open for Britain to withdraw from the bloc sooner if it ratifies a deal. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/05/world/europe/brexit-extension-theresa-may.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Theresa May Asks E.U. for Brexit Extension Until June 30
Prime Minister Theresa May formally asked in a letter to extend Britain’s departure from the bloc, and conceded that the country was preparing to take part in European Parliament elections. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/05/world/europe/brexit-extension-may-eu.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn Consider Something New on Brexit: Cooperation
In a stunning reversal, the prime minister is reaching out to the Labour Party for a deal on leaving the European Union, risking the wrath of her Conservatives. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/03/world/europe/theresa-may-jeremy-corbyn-brexit.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
The United Kingdom Has Gone Mad
The problem with holding out for a perfect Brexit plan is that you can’t fix stupid. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/02/opinion/brexit-news.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
What Would a No-Deal Brexit Look Like?
A no-deal Brexit, once unthinkable, could happen in less than two weeks, barring a deadline extension. Here are some of the likely consequences. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/02/world/europe/brexit-no-deal-outcomes.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
The Interpreter: Brexit Mess Reflects Democracy’s New Era of Tear-It-All-Down
Britain’s breakdown represents a much wider phenomenon. Across Western democracies, politics are increasingly defined by opposition — to everything. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/29/world/europe/brexit-theresa-may-democracy-chaos.html?partner=rss&emc=rss