As the British press had anticipated, Prime Minister Theresa May announced her resignation on Friday 24 May in a morning speech outside her residence at 10 Downing Street. This departure will take effect on 7 June, notably after the state visit to the United Kingdom by US President Donald Trump.
The European Commission reacted quickly to this announcement. Its president, Jean-Claude Juncker, followed this announcement "without personal joy", reported Mina Andreeva, the institution's...