Fact checks, commentary and analysis about the European Union
This article is part of our Ask Full Fact series on the 2019 general election, answering your questions about the election, from claims the main parties are making to what happens on polling day. Read
Europe
A three month extension costs the same amount in EU budget payments as Boris Johnson’s own deal. Read
Europe
The Mirror incorrectly wrote that experts say UK GDP is expected to fall under the new Brexit deal. Read
Europe
Some of the claims aren’t quite correct and need some context. Read
Europe
Boris Johnson claimed that EU regulation required kipper sellers to pack kippers in ice. This is not an EU regulation – it is UK regulation. Read
Europe
The President of the European Commission is nominated by the European Council, but must be approved by a majority of MEPs too. Read
Europe
Boris Johnson’s claim during the Conservative leadership debate about Article 24 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade needs some context. Read
Europe
EU parliamentary election results aren't a perfect indicator of what would happen in a general election. It’s highly unlikely that the Brexit party would win the same vote share in a general election. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Whatever the answer is, it won’t be simple. Read
