News update as of 7 December 2016

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Publication: 6 December 2016 à 15h40, Updated on 7 December 2016 à 17h09

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On the menu : Michel Barnier sets a course for the Brexit negotiations, Unite leader resigns in a calculated move (UK), main axes of pension reforms in Brazil, Greek public and private sector unions call for a 24-hour general strike on Dec 08,  Audi safeguards jobs at least until 2020 in Germany, the Supreme Court of British Columbia (Canada) clears the way for modern slavery (in Eritrea) civil lawsuit against a Canadian mining company to go to court
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6 December 2016 à 15h40

Updated on 7 December 2016 à 17h09

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Publication: 6 December 2016 à 15h40, Updated on 7 December 2016 à 17h09

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Brexit : Michel Barnier sets a course for the Brexit negotiations.

European Commission President, Jean-Claude Juncker has appointed Michel Barnier as chief Brexit negotiator. During his first press conference on the issue Mr. Barnier declared that, if as expected, the UK government triggers the UK’s exit procedure in March 2017 then the Brexit negotiations should be concluded by October 2018. The nominated head of negotiations also stated that two months would be needed from the intended two-yea

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