Jun 27 Brexit to Nexit: What happens now that the UK voted to leave the EU? By Larisa Epatko A divided UK voted to leave the European Union last week, and Brits are coming to the realization of what it all means. We spoke to Daniela Schwarzer at the German Marshall Fund of the United States about what comes… Continue reading
Jun 27 WATCH VIDEO: David Cameron speaks to parliament about Brexit By Larisa Epatko In a 9-minute speech to the British parliament, UK Prime Minister David Cameron sought to calm jitters over Thursday's vote to exit the European Union, known as "Brexit."… Continue reading
Jun 26 What do the Brexit 'leave' voters and Trump supporters have in common? By Jonathan Lemire and Jill Colvin, Associated Press At the heart of the campaign that led Britain to vote to leave the European Union was a desire to regain independence lost amid a globalized world, the same kind of feeling that Donald Trump rode to become the presumptive… Continue reading
Jun 25 Obama loses reliable partner, faces uncertainty after Brexit By Josh Lederman and Kathleen Hennessey, Associated Press For the first 7½ years of his presidency, Barack Obama could rely on the United Kingdom to back him up at nearly every turn, knowing British leaders had both the global clout and shared perspective to be powerful U.S. partners. Continue reading
Jun 24 Column: In the wake of Brexit, will the EU finally turn away from austerity? By Dean Baker Europe's bleak economic performance was not dictated by the gods. It was the result of the conscious decision by the EU leadership to turn towards austerity in 2010. Continue reading
Jun 24 Obama respects Brexit decision, says American relationship with Britain will endure By Kathleen Hennessey, Associated Press The United Kingdom and the European Union will remain "indispensable partners of the United States," President Barack Obama said in a statement. Continue reading
Jun 24 Britain votes to leave the European Union, Prime Minister David Cameron resigns By News Desk British Prime Minister resigned, after the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union. Global markets nosedived in response to the brexit. Continue reading
Jun 19 Watch 9:43 Britain debates membership in EU before Brexit vote By PBS News Hour The potential consequences of a so-called Brexit – the British exit from the European Union -- on the nation’s economy, immigration, and sovereignty are deeply dividing British voters, with the latest polls very close. Special Correspondent Patricia Sabga in England… Continue watching
Jun 17 What is Brexit? 8 reads on Britain's big choice By Larisa Epatko The UK is holding a referendum on June 23 on whether Britain should exit the European Union. We collected some handy guides and interesting reads on what to expect either way. Continue reading
Jun 16 British lawmaker killed ahead of Brexit vote By Larisa Epatko A British member of parliament, Jo Cox, was killed in northern England on Thursday, days ahead of a referendum on whether the UK should leave the European Union, known as “Brexit.”… Continue reading