Although its fallen substantially since 2015 migration has been one of the defining issues. 1. 75 Million People made thejourney to europe over the last four years. With many coming through africa even if they started elsewhere. Many africans have been pushed to leave by poverty and the eu and its Member States are already providing almost 24bn a year in long Term Economic development funding. There are also calls for more bilateral trade between the two continents. Last year they sold each just over 311 billion worth of goods, with africa buying more from the eu than the eu bought from africa. But how much progress will these talks really make . Egon cossou reports. Africa is a young continent. 60 of the population is under 25. Unemployment, though, is a massive problem. And it is only getting worse. The number of young people is expected to double in the next decade. Translation every year we have more than 5000 students who graduate from university, and less than 5 find a job. Becau
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Uber says it will appeal. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. Theresa may is preparing to deliver her long awaited speech in florence about the gplans for brexit. The Prime Minister will say the uk and the European Union have a responsibility to make brexit work and shes expected to offer continued payments to the eu during a two year transition period after britain leaves. Ministers hope this will break the deadlock with negotiators in brussels although theres speculation that it could cost britain £18 billion. Lets cross live now to Christian Fraser in florence. Welcome to florence, looking glorious in the sunshine. This is a moment in history and some say it is the most important speech theresa may has delivered on brexit and this is is the perfect setting. The Charm Offensive has begun, the Prime Minister told Jean Claude Juncker some of the detail of the speech. But im told it was still being written last night. She also spoke to the irish taoiseach. The british know they nee
Which frankly everybody knew was inevitable, there wasnt much for it. It is a good westminster a and for the Political Class, but it is two fingers up to 17. 4 Million People who voted for brexit. Well have all the reaction to that speech from the Prime Minister. Welcome back to florence where the Prime Minister has probably given h most important speech on brexit. She told the audience that the eu had as she put it never felt to us like an integral part of our National Story in the way it does to so many elsewhere in europe. She said britain could go on ourselves, confidently, with a free trading agreement. So lets pick up soft op key points. She called for a two year transition period when existing Market Access and Free Movement arrangements will apply. On trade, she said the uk would not seek Single Market membership or canada style free trade deal, but that a creative solution was needed and she didnt think it was necessary to impose any new tariffs. Mrs may said the registration
Example shaped the modern world. A period of history that teaches us that when we come together in a spirit of ambition and innovation we have it within ourselves to do great things. That shows us if we open our minds to new thinking and new possibilities, we can forge a better, Brighter Future for all our peoples. And that is what i want to focus on today. For we are moving through a new and critical period in the history of the United Kingdoms relationship with the European Union. The british people have decided to leave the eu. And to be a global free trading nation able to chart our own way in the world. For many, this is an exciting time, full of promise. For others, it is a worrying one. I look ahead with optimism. Believing that if we use this moment to change not just our relationship with europe but also the way we do things at home, this will be a defining moment in the history of our nation. And it is an exciting time for many in europe, too. The European Union is beginning