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Single Market
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news.sky.comworld9 days ago
Barnier Says UK Could Join Single Market Without EU Membership but Must Accept Four Freedoms
The former EU Brexit negotiator told Euronews the UK could rejoin the single market without full EU membership if it respects the four freedoms. He warned against major regulatory divergence and proposed a new defence and security council open to Britain.
fastcompany.compolitics43 days ago
UK Proposed Single Market for Goods in EU Trade Talks
The UK government presented a plan for a single market in goods during recent meetings in Brussels. EU officials instead suggested a customs union or European Economic Area membership. Both sides continue to discuss other trade measures ahead of a planned summit.
rnz.co.nzpolitics47 days ago
Deputy Prime Minister Rejects Call for UK to Rejoin EU
Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy said Labour was elected on a manifesto that ruled out joining the single market or customs union. He described a proposal by former health secretary Wes Streeting to rejoin the EU as a sixth form debate and said the party should focus on delivery…
Financial Timesfinance55 days ago
ECB Official Criticizes German Opposition to UniCredit Bid for Commerzbank
A senior ECB official said German government intervention in UniCredit's proposed acquisition of Commerzbank runs against the spirit of the European single market. The remarks came in the official's final public appearance before leaving the central bank. The comments also includ…
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news.sky.comscience55 days ago
Starmer Pledges Closer EU Ties in Speech
Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a speech on May 11, 2026, promising bolder action on growth, defence, energy and Europe after Labour suffered heavy losses in local elections. He said incremental change would not suffice and pledged to rebuild Britain's relationship with the…
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UK Health Minister Confirms No EU Rejoining Plans While Announcing Food Standards Alignment with Europe
Health Minister Karin Smyth stated the UK government has no plans to rejoin the EU, Customs Union or Single Market. She outlined efforts to align food and drink standards with European counterparts to boost exports. An updated parliamentary statement on women's safe spaces guidan…
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UK Ministers Plan Legislation for EU Single Market Alignment Without Parliamentary Vote
UK ministers are preparing new legislation that would allow alignment with EU single market rules without a standard parliamentary vote if deemed in the national interest. This approach forms part of efforts to reset UK-EU relations following the Iran war. The Guardian reported o…
680news.comworld91 days ago
Potential Dissolution of European Union Could End Single Market and Euro Currency
Anthony Luzzatto Gardner writes that the end of the European Union would eliminate the single market, which has provided significant benefits to U.S. businesses, and the euro, which has lowered cross-border transaction costs. The single market facilitates the free movement of goo…
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