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Johnson’s Brexit pirouette, Driving innovation and investment in Europe
Tuesday 20 October 2020 – Vol.11 Ed.43.2
Commentary: Johnson’s Brexit pirouette
By Denis MacShane in London
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s reaction to the European Council’s cautious language on Brexit was widely reported as a major confrontation with Europe. French President Emmanuel Macron’s comments were more interesting. He signaled that the EU would make a concession on fishing, which Johnson desperately needs to show that he has won something out of the contentious talks. He is on a political tight-rope and must perform a pirouette to turn back at the right moment to keep members of parliament on side.
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Meeting: Driving innovation and investment
Tuesday 27 October, 16:00-17:00 GMT
Kerstin Jorna, director general for internal market, industry, entrepreneurship and SMEs at the European Commission, discusses the impact of Covid-19 on small- and medium-sized enterprises. She addresses European industry and investment in the context of the Future Generation Fund, and how the green and sustainable agenda will be expanded.
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