EU looks to May to help fix hole in calendar


  • World
  • Thursday, 14 Jul 2016

The Union Jack (bottom) and the European Union flag are seen flying, at the border of Gibraltar with Spain, in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar, historically claimed by Spain, June 27, 2016, after Britain voted to leave the European Union in the EU Brexit referendum. REUTERS/Jon Nazca/Files

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Brexit has torn a hole in the European Union's political calendar for next year and Brussels hopes new British Prime Minister Theresa May can help fix it in the coming days.

EU host Belgium might also enable a solution by filling a gap left by London, EU sources told Reuters on Wednesday.

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