Donald Tusk

Michel Barnier gives ‘green light’ to begin intensive negotiations with the UK

Both sides pointing fingers as unofficial briefings from Downing Street rile EU leaders

Prime Minister sends letter to Donald Tusk calling for scrapping of Irish backstop ahead of crunch talks

PM warned by Donald Tusk ‘do not waste this time’

PM’s letter will offer MPs vote on second referendum, according to source

Brussels gives Theresa May until 22 May if MPs back her withdrawal plan

Both the EU and Britain say all 28 member states must participate if Brexit is delayed beyond June

Donald Tusk and Emmanuel Macron warn against influence of hostile foreign forces ahead of European Parliament elections

Pro-Leave MPs brand European Council president ‘arrogant’, ‘devilish’ and a ‘bully’

EU’s chief Brexit negotiator ready to open discussions - if Theresa May is willing to change ‘red lines’

Theresa May appears willing to take more time as negotiations stall over the Irish border

Cabinet ministers meet to discuss concerns over Theresa May’s approach to Irish border

Brexiteers hail breakthrough as European Parliament president calls for ‘respect’

European Council President extends olive branch to Britain as call for second EU referendum grows

In Depth: the formidable EU team hammering out a deal with Britain

What else is on the EU agenda - apart from Brexit?