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Barnier warns of cliff-edge in Brexit trade talks - voicer

The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator says the UK could still face a cliff edge if a trade agreement isn’t agreed by the end of the year.

Michel Barnier was speaking in the European Parliament where MEPs have been debating the issue.

Kevin Purcell reports from Strasbourg:

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“EU shouldn’t punish the UK” - Andrews

Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Andrews says the EU shouldn’t punish the UK when it comes to future relations.

He made the comments in his maiden speech to the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

The Dublin MEP is attending his first session since taking up the so called ‘Brexit seat’ earlier this month.

Barry Andrews says the UK shouldn’t be treated as a competitor by the EU

Out words: trading relationship

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Europe watching Irish election “very closely” - Kelly

Fine Gael MEP Seán Kelly says a stable Government needs to be formed in Ireland as the EU begins to negotiate a trade deal with the UK.

He was speaking as MEPs debate future relations with Britain in the European Parliament.

The Ireland South MEP says this is a crucial time and it will be difficult for negotiators to represent Ireland, if our political system is fragmented.

Seán Kelly says Europe is keeping a close eye on developments

Out words: provide that

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European Parliament holds first session since Brexit (Short)

The European Parliament is holding its first plenary session since the UK left the European Union.

However, Brexit remains on the agenda, with MEPS set to debate EU-UK future relations today.

It’s the first session for two Irish MEPs, who’ve finally taken up their seats

Kevin Purcell reports from Strasbourg:

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OUT WORDS: In Strasbourg

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European Parliament holds first session since Brexit (Long)

The European Parliament is holding its first plenary session since the UK left the European Union.

However, Brexit remains on the agenda, with MEPs set to debate EU-UK future relations today.

It’s the first session for two Irish MEPs, who’ve finally taken up their seats

Kevin Purcell reports from Strasbourg:

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OUT WORDS: In Strasbourg

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UK will leave the EU tonight

The UK will leave the European Union at 11pm (Irish time) tonight. Its departure from the bloc comes more than three and a half years since the majority of British people voted to leave the EU. It will remain in a transition period until the end of the year.

EuroParlRadio's editor Karen Coleman reports from the European Parliament in Brussels.

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Michel Barnier talks to Karen Coleman

The EU's Chief Brexit negotiator talked to EuroParlRadio's editor Karen Coleman shortly after MEPs voted overwhelmingly to endorse the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement. The interview took place in the European Parliament in Brussels on 29th January 2020. 

MEPs call for plan on common phone chargers

The European Commission is being urged to act to allow for common chargers for phones and other electronic devices.

MEPs have today backed a resolution, which calls for binding rules by July.

They say it will make life easier for consumers and help reduce some 50,000 tonnes of e-waste every year.

Fine Gael MEP Seán Kelly says the move is good for the environment

Out words: of view

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EU faces “cliff edge” on trade with UK – Barnier

The EU’s Chief Brexit negotiator says there’s a risk that the EU will not be able to negotiate a full trade deal with the UK by the end of the year.

Mr Barnier was speaking with EuroParlRadio's editor Karen Coleman in the European Parliament in Brussels where MEPs yesterday overwhelmingly endorsed the Brexit deal.

The UK will leave the EU on Friday night. But it will then enter a transition period until the end of the year. During that time the UK will continue to remain in the EU customs union and single market and pay monies due to the bloc.

The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is insisting a trade agreement with the EU must be brokered by the end of the transition period.

However Michael Barnier told EuroParlRadio such a strategy was risky and that the EU is ready to prolong the trade negotiations if the UK agrees to an extension of the transition deadline.

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Barnier vows to ensure full implementation of Withdrawal Agreement

The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier says he will work very carefully to ensure the full implementation of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement including its dimensions on Ireland.

Mr Barnier was speaking in the European Parliament in Brussels where MEPs yesterday overwhelmingly endorsed the Brexit deal. He said it was an emotional and sad occasion but that his job was and still is to ensure an orderly Brexit.  

Out words: the peace

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