Negotiation

,,We are in a decisive period, we hardly have time to see how we will deal with the EU negotiations. We look forward to the crucial vote in parliament, our MPs will have the last opportunity to do the best for the UK.'' This is what Emma Hopkins, Ambassador of Great Britain to Bulgaria, commented in the morning block of the Bulgarian National Television.

Of all the phrases coined by the leftist government of Alexis Tsipras, that referring to a "political negotiation" is perhaps the best reflection of the administration's understanding of how to manage the economy. When the numbers didn't add up, the government would simply say it needed to conduct a political negotiation. The tactic sometimes worked.

Michel Barnier has warned Theresa May that the withdrawal agreement is not open for renegotiation despite hints from the EU's most senior civil servant suggesting otherwise, writes express.co.uk

Prime Minister Viorica Dancila met on Friday with British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt, context in which she underscored the special contribution of the Romanian community within the British society.

The Bulgarian government has approved a plan on the possible scenarios of the UK leaving the EU, Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister for Judicial Reform Ekaterina Zaharieva told reporters at Parliament, Focus News Agency reports.

It is expected that Romania will present the priorities of its Presidency and will release information on the start of negotiations on the next Multiannual Financial Framework, reported the Bulgarian National Television. 

British Prime Minister Theresa May has been urged to delay the "meaningful vote" on her Brexit deal for a second time, reported rte.ie

Former Brexit secretary David Davis has speculated the vote could be put off if Mrs May looks likely to lose it.

Negotiations over Cyprus should concetrate on specific issues and not "waste time" with general talks, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu reportedly said on Friday, speaking at a conference in Istanbul.

"We expect the euro to stay weak against the U.S. dollar into mid-2019." You can read S&P's economic research on their view that "Euro Weakness Is Not Over Yet". According to the research, there is diverging monetary policy between the U.S.

The European Union on Wednesday adopted back-up plans to protect essential air transport and finance in the event that Britain leaves the bloc without a Brexit deal in 100 days, reports AFP.

And the bloc also promised that British citizens living in Europe would continue to enjoy residents' rights "provided that this approach is reciprocated by the UK".