Tensions with Russia and the US have made both partners in the Brexit negotiations more aware of their shared interests than they seemed to be a year ago.
The EBRD has a harsh warning for the Western Balkan countries who hope to be the next entrants into the EU: unless they get serious about boosting productivity and implementing reforms, they could take up to 200 years to catch up to EU living standards.
Michel Barnier has published a 100-page document outlining how the EU sees Brexit happening. And there are some pretty controversial suggestions.
The leaked government Brexit report reinforces the academic consensus that the harder the Brexit, the worse it will be for the UK economy.
The EU’s regional policy has brought investment to large parts of the UK that have otherwise been neglected by Westminster.