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EU-Switzerland standoff heightens post-Brexit fears
London will be concerned that Brussels will impose strict conditions on a post-Brexit free trade agreement
SwitzerlandMaltese elite will continue with dubious growth model
With Malta under foreign media scrutiny, parties back an economic model that attracts money laundering and tax evasion
MaltaEU wants a post-Brexit level playing field
Brussels worries that London could undermine the bloc’s competitiveness if it does not commit to upholding standards
United KingdomParliament amendment will ease fears of no-deal Brexit
If parliament rejects May's deal on December 11, it will have significant authority to guide her on the next step.
United KingdomItaly’s new budget plans could still not be enough
A rejection by the EU of Italy's new proposals may ignite fresh conflict between Brussels and Rome
ItalyEuro finance ministers will not agree extensive reform
EU finance ministers today agreed to boost the euro-area bailout fund but struggled to agree budget stabilisation tools
EuropeProtests show Macron is running out of election ideas
The 'yellow vest' movement could evolve into a wider, multifaceted campaign against the French government
FranceSatellite plan will compensate UK firms for Brexit
The United Kingdom plans to build its own navigation satellite system after losing access to European Galileo contracts
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