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elections approach in France, Michel Barnier – the EU’s Mr. Brexit and a potential contender – is having a tougher time making himself recognized in his own country.In a 50-year political career, Barnier has served as French foreign, European affairs, environment and agriculture minister — and twice as a European commissioner — but he’s never had a tilt at any leadership post, like that of president or prime minister.

elections approach in France, Michel Barnier – the EU’s Mr. Brexit and a potential contender – is having a tougher time making himself recognized in his own country.In a 50-year political career, Barnier has served as French foreign, European affairs, environment and agriculture minister — and twice as a European commissioner — but he’s never had a tilt at any leadership post, like that of president or prime minister.

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direct to your inboxNHS leaders are calling for the Brexit transition period to be extended to avoid plunging the health service into chaos.A month delay would take the NHS out of “the immediate danger zone” and allow medics to focus on fighting the pandemic following an alarming rise in Covid-19 infections, they say.They have warned that a no-deal could risk the health of patients during the coronavirus crisis.Talks are continuing on Wednesday as EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier said there is

Brexit talks in Brussels on an EU-UK trade deal have broken up early with the EU’s chief negotiator complaining of a lack of respect by the British government. The two sides ended the week’s negotiations, the first held in person since February, a day ahead of schedule amid frustration and what both sides described as “serious” disagreements.

The EU is “open” to a two-year extension on the Brexit transition deal the Brussels chief negotiator has signalled.

The EU’s top negotiator has slammed the Tory government’s “disappointing” progress on Brexit talks.