As Britain seeks to leave the EU with a withdrawal deal negotiated to avoid economic catastrophe, French President Macron is threatening to stand in the country's way.
and Franco-British relations at the London-based Institute for Government think tank, said Macron was attempting to put pressure on the U.K. Parliament to finally make a decision.
“We cannot just extend this time if it’s not going to make a difference,” she added, explaining Macron's position. "France has been very consistent that it wants the U.K. to leave with the withdrawal agreement and it doesn't want the U.K. to leave with no deal," she said.Joseph Downing, an expert in French politics at the London School of Economics, also questioned whether Macron would actually be prepared to veto May's requested extension.
“It’s the one stance within the Brexit scenario that he can take to make himself look strong,” Downing said, adding that Macron has attempted to portray himself as the next in line to French leaders like Charles De Gaulle, François Mitterrand and Jacques Chirac.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
France slams as 'clumsy', 'premature' talks of Brexit delay: sourceFrance considers as premature talks of granting Britain another extension to the...
Weiterlesen »
France says 'premature' for UK to consider further Brexit delayIn a letter, British Prime Minister Theresa May had told the EU Council president Donald Tusk that she wanted to ensure her country left the bloc in an 'orderly way,' as she fights to have the current exit deal approved by parliament.
Weiterlesen »
No-deal Brexit is 'simply crazy' - Irish EU commissionerA 'no-deal' Brexit makes no sense and is the worst possible Brexit out...
Weiterlesen »
Not just Brexit: EU frets next crisis may come from money managers, clearingWhile Brexit and trade disputes dominate financial headlines, European Union off...
Weiterlesen »
Ancient climate change forced these Neanderthals into cannibalismResearchers studied the remains of Neanderthals found in a cave in southeastern France.
Weiterlesen »
These are the most attractive employers to work for in France, according to LinkedInThese are the most attractive employers to work for in France, according to LinkedIn via CNBCMakeIt
Weiterlesen »
France to marginally overshoot EU deficit limit this yearFrance will only slightly overshoot the European Union's deficit target thi...
Weiterlesen »
France to send aid to flood-hit Iran regionsFrance will airlift 12 tonnes of humanitarian aid, including 114 pumps, to flood...
Weiterlesen »
Macron appoints researchers to evaluate role of France in Rwandan genocidePresident Emmanuel Macron has appointed researchers to carry out a two-year inve...
Weiterlesen »