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European Commission president nominee Ursula von der Leyen says she is prepared to extend Britain's exit from the EU beyond the October 31 deadline if necessary. SOUNDBITE
The European Commission proposes a three-year delay on tariffs on electric vehicles that are sold to, or imported from, Britain that was due to apply from January. The commission, the EU's executive arm, says it decided a one-off extension after the automotive industry raised concerns about the massive costs that would arise from a post-Brexit 10-percent tariff. Maros Sefcovic, EU Commission Vice President, calls the proposal "balanced and forward-looking" which "supports the competitiveness of our industry and protect jobs in the European Union" SOUNDBITE
"Once again, we decide to trample parliamentary democracy," says France Unbowed MP David Guiraud after he left the hemicycle, as the National Assembly largely rejected a new request for a vote of no confidence filed by France Unbowed party (LFI) against the government, meaning the government's entire draft budget for 2023 is passed without a vote, and moves through to the Senate. SOUNDBITE
The European Union still expects to conclude talks on a post-Brexit fishing rights row with Britain today, according to a spokeswoman, despite London saying it does not recognise the deadline. SOUNDBITE
French fishermen block access to the Channel Tunnel freight terminal, to demand the settlement of post-Brexit fishing disputes with the UK. IMAGES
In the port of Calais, French fishermen block the ferry traffic heading to England, while demanding a settlement in their post-Brexit fishing dispute with the UK. IMAGES
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