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EU appointment suggests tough Brexit negotiations
The Commission's representative may focus on technical aspects, while member states lead negotiations
EUUK economy will enter 'Brexit' recession soon
Despite a stronger-than-expected growth outcome in the second quarter, post-referendum prospects remain grim
United KingdomIreland's economic growth will be hit by Brexit
Despite close links with the United Kingdom, Ireland may seek to expand trade with other EU member states
IrelandEastern EU has few migrants to bolster population sag
A 'double whammy' of emigration and unfavourable death and birth rates is depopulating eastern EU member states
EUBrexit will renew pressure on Swiss franc
A stronger currency may exacerbate the Swiss economy's difficulties with low potential growth
SwitzerlandIMF funding delay would hit Bosnian Serbs more
Bosnian politicians plumb new depths as Muslims block new IMF programme while Serbs plan provocative referendum
Bosnia-HercegovinaBrexit turmoil may dampen EU Euroscepticism
The fallout from the Brexit vote is likely to deter governments in other EU countries from taking a similar risk
EUUK post-Brexit economy may need stimulus to recover
In the aftermath of the 'Brexit' vote, the euro-area appears more resilient than the United Kingdom
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