Brussels power struggle over Brexit negotiations

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Series Details 28.06.16
Publication Date 28/06/2016
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Media sources reported in June 2016 that different EU institutions were competing for the leading role in the negotiations with the United Kingdom, following its decision to leave the European Union.

Different interpretations of the Articles supporting the way negotiations are to be conducted provide arguments for both the European Commission and the European Council to reclaim the leadership.
Source Link http://www.politico.eu/article/brussels-power-struggle-over-brexit-negotiations/
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EurActiv, 28.06.16: Commission in bid to lead ‘tough’ Brexit talks with UK http://www.euractiv.com/section/uk-europe/news/commission-in-bid-to-lead-tough-brexit-talks-with-uk/
ESO: In Focus: Brexit - The United Kingdom and the European Union http://www.europeansources.info/record/brexit-the-united-kingdom-and-the-european-union/
The Wall Street Journal, 28.06.16: As World Fears Brexit, EU Institutions Fight Over Who Gets to Lead the Talks http://blogs.wsj.com/brussels/2016/06/28/as-world-fears-brexit-eu-institutions-fight-over-who-gets-to-lead-the-talks/
ESO: Find more information on the reaction of EU institutions to the UK referendum results http://www.europeansources.info/advSearchLink?keyword=reaction%20brexit%20european%20institutions%20&searchOption=all
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