Britain and the EU

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Britain's Cameron warned against EU exit on eve of speech — 17 January 2013, 15:50 CET

British Prime Minister David Cameron faced last-minute warnings from both his government and the opposition Thursday on the eve of a major speech on relations with the European Union.

Dutch uneasy at role as Cameron's EU reform podium — 17 January 2013, 11:55 CET

The Dutch are increasingly uneasy about Prime Minister David Cameron coming to the Netherlands to make his speech on Britain's future in Europe, with some critics saying he'd be better off staying at home.

Irish PM warns UK exit from EU would be 'catastrophic' — 17 January 2013, 00:27 CET

Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny warned Wednesday that a British exit from the EU would be a disaster, after giving a passionately pro-Europe speech to the European Parliament.

Cameron's deputy warns of uncertainty over Europe — 16 January 2013, 11:19 CET

Lawmakers from Prime Minister David Cameron's Conservative Party will on Wednesday issue a "manifesto" spelling out the sweeping changes that need to be made to keep Britain in the European Union.

British PM gambles with risky Europe speech — 16 January 2013, 22:44 CET

British Prime Minister David Cameron gives a long-awaited speech in the Netherlands on Friday that could push his country towards the European exit door and put his own position at risk.

Cameron's deputy warns of uncertainty over Europe — 15 January 2013, 13:34 CET

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg warned his boss David Cameron on Tuesday that a prolonged period of uncertainty about Britain's relationship with the EU would have a "chilling effect" on the economy.

Cross-wearing British woman wins European court case — 17 January 2013, 16:53 CET

A British Airways employee banned from wearing a cross said she felt "vindicated" after she won her case at the European Court of Human Rights on Tuesday.

British business chiefs urge Cameron to avoid EU isolation — 15 January 2013, 10:58 CET

Prime Minister David Cameron must not risk jeopardising Britain's EU membership and damaging the weak economy, business chiefs warned ahead of the premier's key Europe speech later this week.

Britain's Cameron to make EU speech in Netherlands on Friday — 15 January 2013, 00:42 CET

British Prime Minister David Cameron will give a long-awaited speech on his country's future relationship with the European Union in the Netherlands on Friday, his Downing Street office said.

Britain's Cameron to make EU speech in Netherlands on Friday — 14 January 2013, 19:01 CET

British Prime Minister David Cameron will give a long-awaited speech on his country's future relationship with the European Union in the Netherlands on Friday, his Downing Street office said.

British PM denies 'blackmailing' EU with referendum talk — 14 January 2013, 11:21 CET

British Prime Minister David Cameron on Monday denied trying to "blackmail" his European partners by threatening to pull out of the EU if he did not get his way on repatriating powers.

British PM 'sleepwalking' towards EU exit: Miliband — 13 January 2013, 23:37 CET

British Prime Minister David Cameron is "sleepwalking" toward an exit from the EU by pushing his plans to repatriate powers from the bloc, opposition leader Ed Miliband said Sunday.

Austrian chancellor attacks Britain's Cameron over EU — 12 January 2013, 13:05 CET

Austrian Chancellor Werner Faymann launched a broadside Friday at Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron, accusing him of sending mixed messages when it comes to the European Union.

EU must change if it wants Britain as member: Osborne — 11 January 2013, 18:47 CET

Britain's finance minister George Osborne told a German newspaper Friday that the European Union must change the way it deals with its member states if it aims to keep Britain in its ranks.

Allies urge Britain to stay in EU — 10 January 2013, 19:47 CET

British Prime Minister David Cameron faces warnings from the United States, Germany and his own coalition partners about London's plans to renegotiate its relationship with the EU.

World must prepare to step up Syria response: Britain — 10 January 2013, 14:47 CET

World powers will have to step up their response to the Syrian conflict if the violence worsens, British Foreign Secretary William Hague said Thursday, warning that all options were on the table.

US urges Britain to keep strong voice in Europe — 10 January 2013, 17:51 CET

Britain is trying to play down embarrassing comments by its closest ally the United States expressing concern about London's plans to renegotiate its relationship with the EU.

EU leaders want UK in union, but not treaty change — 09 January 2013, 22:54 CET

European leaders on Wednesday stressed the importance of keeping Britain in the EU, but said they opposed treaty changes demanded by Prime Minister David Cameron.

British business leaders warn Cameron over risks of EU exit — 09 January 2013, 14:28 CET

Major British business figures warn Prime Minister David Cameron that the renegotiation of the country's relationship with Europe could risk its exit from the EU, with "damaging" consequences for the economy and businesses.

British official trade deficit narrows in November — 09 January 2013, 13:03 CET

Britain's trade-in-goods deficit narrowed in November, as rising oil and chemicals exports were offset by a six-year high in imports from the European Union, official data showed on Wednesday.

Ireland hopes Britain will stay in EU — 08 January 2013, 21:39 CET

Ireland hopes Britain will not turn its back on the European Union but it must abide by the same conditions as other member states, Irish deputy prime minister Eamon Gilmore said on Tuesday.

Britain's Cameron says wants to be PM until 2020 — 07 January 2013, 17:52 CET

David Cameron said Sunday he wanted to serve as British prime minister until at least 2020 to oversee a range of reforms including a renegotiation of Britain's relationship with Europe.

Britain should leave EU: former Commission chief Delors — 28 December 2012, 15:54 CET

Britain could leave the European Union and enter into a different sort of partnership with the political and economic bloc instead, former EU Commission chief Jacques Delors said on Friday.

EU running out of patience with eurosceptic Britain — 28 December 2012, 20:21 CET

Europe's patience with an increasingly eurosceptic Britain is running out, EU President Herman Van Rompuy has warned, saying London's pick-and-choose approach puts the whole project at risk.

Germany warns Britain against 'blackmailing' EU — 23 December 2012, 12:32 CET

German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble warned Britain in a Sunday newspaper interview against "blackmailing" its EU partners in a bid to bring powers back home from Brussels.