Ireland
Reported Brexit proposals highlight EU-UK divergence
The United Kingdom has reportedly proposed the creation of customs posts on either side of the Irish border
IrelandA backstop solution to Brexit has some potential
London accepts that any agreement with the EU should include special treatment for Northern Ireland
United KingdomExpectations from UK-EU meeting on Brexit are low
Today's Johnson-Juncker meeting is unlikely to result in any breakthrough concerning the Irish border conundrum
United KingdomA Northern Ireland solution to Brexit is possible
Agreeing a Northern Ireland-only backstop appears the only way the UK government could deliver Brexit by October 31
United KingdomUK Parliament suspension may help the government
Parliament will be prorogued from today until October 14, effectively ruling out the possibility of an October election
United KingdomIreland's Brexit position is facing growing pressure
The Irish government could be blamed at home for no-deal if concessions are not made on the backstop
IrelandDublin will be under pressure to soften Brexit stance
If the next UK prime minister is serious about no-deal, pressure could mount on Dublin to offer a backstop concession
United KingdomIreland will wait until Brexit for an election
Support for Ireland's largest parties will remain stable primarily thanks to the strong economy and Brexit
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