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European Commission Statement on Catalonia's referendum has been published today: http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_STATEMENT-17-3626_en.htm

Comments are welcome.

European Commission - PRESS RELEASES - Press release - Statement on the events in Catalonia European Commission - Press Release details page - European Commission - Statement Brussels, 2 October 2017 Under the Spanish Constitution, yesterday's vote in Catalonia was not legal. For the European Commission, as President Juncker has reiterated repeatedly, this is an internal matter for Spain t...

May's long-awaited Florence speech in full! Did we finally get some clear and convincing content or is this yet another strategic disaster for a UK that simply doesn't understand that Brexit actually means Brexit and not an enhanced partnership in everything except migration management? What do you think?

PM's Florence speech: a new era of cooperation and partnership between the UK and the EU - GOV.UK Prime Minister Theresa May set out how the UK will be the strongest friend and partner to the EU after we leave the EU.

Protesters confront police in front of the parliament after lawmakers voted to approve a law on court control, in Warsaw, Poland

Protests in Warsaw as government moves on courts Demonstrators say new legislation risks removing last checks on ruling party’s power.

Follow-up G20 summit in Hamburg.

G20 summit: Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin officially meet for the first time - live Follow the latest developments from Hamburg, where police have called in reinforcements to cope with protests

In France it is World War II Victory Day, a bank holiday, and the first day of a political transformation today.

And here are 5 interesting takeaways from Macron's win in France by Pierre Briançon

5 takeaways from Emmanuel Macron’s win in France What the centrist’s victory in the presidential vote means for France, Europe and the world.

Like someone who has narrowly escaped a heart attack, Europe can raise a glass and give thanks for the victory of Emmanuel Macron. But the glass is less than half full, and if Europe doesn’t change its ways it will only have postponed the fateful day.

The French presidency goes to Macron. But it’s only a reprieve | Timothy Garton Ash The centrist candidate’s victory over Marine Le Pen has avoided the worst – but the daunting work of reform in France and in Europe lies ahead

Follow live results from France’s presidential election runoff between centrist Emmanuel Macron and far-right candidate Marine Le Pen here!

French presidential election: live blog All the latest news and reaction as voters choose between Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen.

Picture of the Day!

Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen are qualified for the second round of France’s presidential election, according to projections after the first round today.

About two hours left for the French to vote in their presidential election...
In case you still haven't decided yet who to vote for, maybe this article might help you.

Follow live coverage here: http://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-europe-39683594

Why French presidential candidates can be compared to fromage Want to really know the difference between France's five main presidential candidates? We've made it a little cheasier for you.

Oh, dear.
Theresa may have just called a SNAP ELECTION for 8 JUNE!
This year is just incredible.

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/video/2017/apr/18/prime-minister-theresa-may-calls-general-election-for-8-june-full-video-statement

Prime minister Theresa May calls general election for 8 June – full video statement In a surprise announcement outside 10 Downing Street on Tuesday, the prime minister, Theresa May, calls a general election for 8 June

Ever wondered how politicians read political letters? Look at this fantastic animated annotation of Theresa May's withdrawal letter to Donald Tusk.
http://www.politico.eu/article/brexit-letter-annotated-what-theresa-may-wrote-and-what-she-meant-article-50-europe-negotiation/

Brexit letter annotated — what Theresa May wrote and what she meant The government hopes the Article 50 letter will set a positive tone for the negotiations.