.@rtenews asked @LeoVaradkar whether he discussed the state of play & debate over the Withdrawal Agreement during the #ToryLeadershipContest in the UK with @MichelBarnier in a meeting earlier today. What he had to say is pretty blunt: 1/6
"In terms of our position we’re being absolutely up front and clear on this: There’s going to be ongoing European unity. Any negotiations will have to happen between the UK and the EU." 2/6
Feb 6, 2019 • 5 tweets • 1 min read
The text of the thank you card allegedly sent from Ireland to the President of the EC
"Dear Mr Juncker,
I will be honest. I never really understood the importance of the EU. It was something we learned about in school, a part of history, more than a part of today..."
"But your 5 words, ‘Ireland’s borders are Europe’s borders’ made me want to jump for joy, punch my hands into the air, and kiss you."
Fmr UK PM Major calls for UK to revoke Article 50 with immediate effect: “Whether you are a remainder or a leaver no one can welcome chaos. We need to calm markets, protect economic well being of British people”
“It is time to revoke Article 50 with immediate effect”.
Major says UK was a valued US ally because of place in Europe. Says UK will be seen as mid sized and middle ranking power and lose influence due to #Brexit, says EU will also lose
Aug 2, 2018 • 5 tweets • 3 min read
An EU source tells me that today's #Barnier#Brexit op-ed does not signal any shift in the EU position or offer anything new to the UK. They said reflects what has been said on previous occasions by Mr Barnier and that he had "nothing concrete in mind".
Asked about the timing, the source said the #Barnier#Brexit piece targetted the 26 EU member states other than the UK and Ireland & was "an exercise in bringing all other member states up to speed on the state of play" and "was not drafted in any way to signal a change".
Jul 6, 2018 • 16 tweets • 3 min read
.@MichelBarnier@IIEABrussels talking about meeting civil society groups from both sides of Irish border & meeting school children for perspective on #Brexit. School kid asked him if his job was hard. He said "Yes, beacause there are too many questions and too few answers".
"No European country can win these battles alone" - @MichelBarnier on geopolitical challenges. "We have to build a relationship that is built on more than trade". Mentions security & defence, foreign policy.
