Lisbon Treaty

Britain could still change its mind over EU divorce, says man who drafted Article 50

Britain could still change its mind about Brexit after triggering its formal divorce talks with the European Union, the man who drafted Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty told the BBC.

Hard or soft Brexit? A lot depends on British PM Theresa May's strategy to leave the EU

British Prime Minister Theresa May announced this month that her government will trigger Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, to start negotiations for Brexit.

Brexit: Britain to trigger Article 50 before end of March, says Theresa May

Prime Minister Theresa May on Sunday said that Britain would start the formal process for leaving the European Union by the end of March 2017

UK PM May lets go of Britain's European Council presidency ahead of Merkel talks

Commentators have drawn comparisons between Merkel and May: both pastors' daughters with low-profile husbands, no children and a love of Alpine hiking.

Theresa May chairs first cabinet meet as British PM, asks minister to 'make Brexit work for Britain'

Theresa May on Tuesday chaired her first Cabinet meeting as British Prime Minister with a call out to her ministers to "make Brexit work for Britain".

Article 50: A guide to EU's exit clause as Britain looks to leave

Known as Article 50, this exit mechanism was first enshrined in the EU's governing Treaty of Lisbon in 2009 and has never been used before. Here's a look at how it works following Britain's vote to leave the EU.

David Cameron hopes Britain will seek 'closest possible' ties with EU after Brexit

Prime Minister David Cameron said Tuesday he wants the "closest possible" relations with the EU after Britain voted to leave the bloc, adding the split should be "as constructive as possible".