We do fact checks and explain news from Europe and the UK's links with it, so you can understand the big stories.
A Facebook post has fabricated a quote from Emmanuel Macron about the conditions for the UK if it wants to remain in the EU. Read
Europe
A viral post stating the “benefits” of remaining in the EU is largely accurate—but most “benefits” would also be achieved by leaving the EU Read
Immigration
Migration Watch has withdrawn a study into post-Brexit immigration levels due to accuracy concerns. Read
Europe
Bank of England governor Mark Carney said Brexit is the first test of the new global order, not that it could usher in a golden age of trade. Read
Europe
The UK received more funding from the Marshall Plan than any other country. Read
Europe
The government hasn’t said how much money departments are spending preparing for a ‘no deal’ Brexit outcome. Read
Europe
There could in theory be a short “standstill” transition period after a no deal Brexit, but this isn’t the same as the two year “implementation period” set out in the withdrawal agreement Read
Europe
Over one million postal votes weren’t returned or were rejected during the EU referendum. A higher proportion of postal votes were counted than at the two previous elections. Read
Europe
Trade between the EU and Kenya is governed by a trade agreement. That’s different to trading under WTO terms. Read
Europe
Most WTO members outside the EU have either a free trade agreement or preferential access to EU markets. Read
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