Brexit: Ireland ‘to play tough’ over talks – commissioner
Craig TaylorThe republic’s EU commissioner says keeping the UK in the customs union would avoid a hard border. BBC News – Europe
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Germany coalition: Merkel and SPD to meet in new bid for deal
Germany’s chancellor is to meet her ex-coalition partners, who have refused to renew their alliance. BBC News – Europe
German coalition talks: Pressure mounts on SPD to review position
The leader of the Social Democrats faces calls to reconsider an alliance with Chancellor Merkel. BBC News – Europe
Brexit: UK ‘ready to pay more to the EU’
But only in return for the EU moving on to talks about future trade next month, the BBC understands. BBC News – Europe
Germany’s Merkel ‘prefers new vote’ after coalition talks fail
The German chancellor would opt for fresh elections over leading a minority government. BBC News – Europe
José Manuel Maza: Spain’s attorney general dies aged 66
José Manuel Maza led efforts to charge Catalan leaders over the recent independence referendum. BBC News – Europe