EU
An opening of the Brexit deadlock nears
Indicative votes on alternative Brexit possibilities are set to take place and could finally break the deadlock
United KingdomItaly-China agreement will be largely symbolic for now
Italy is the first G7 country to endorse China's Belt and Road Initiative, signing agreements worth 2.5 billion euros
ItalySuspending Fidesz is EU party group’s short-term fix
The EPP has a temporary solution to its Fidesz problem but the issue will re-emerge after May
HungaryHungary's EPP suspension suits all sides for now
The European People's Party has formally suspended Hungary's ruling Fidesz party from the group
EUEU regional aid leaves non-metropolitan regions poor
Several eastern capital regions exceed the EU average for GDP per capita but poorer regions are being left behind
EUGoogle fine cements EU anti-trust tech crackdown
Google has been handed a third hefty anti-trust fine in two years by EU authorities
InternationalArticle 50 extension proposal will face EU opposition
Prime Minister Theresa May wrote today to the EU requesting an extension to Article 50 until June 30
United KingdomIreland will look to expand its international reach
Concerns surrounding Brexit open up new opportunities for Ireland to enhance traditional ties and create new ones
Ireland
