'Thank you and goodbye': How newspapers around the world are reacting to Article 50
The UK's triggering of Article 50 continues to dominate Europe newspapers, with many focusing on the growing row over Theresa May's apparent threat to pull security co-operation unless Brussels agrees a trade deal.
While Donald Tusk emotional farewell - "Thank you, and goodbye" - featured prominently in the Brexit coverage, there were also warnings that Britain was taking a "leap into the unknown".
In her letter to the European Council president triggering Article 50, the Prime Minister warned that failure to reach a comprehensive settlement would lead to a weakening in collaboration in the fight against crime and terrorism. Critics accused the Prime Minister of trying to make a trade-off between security and commerce.
Here is how newspapers across the world are responding on Thursday to the triggering of Article 50.
Spain
El Pais led with Brexit on their front page, declaring that Brexit has begun with a clash between London and the EU. It was reference to a growing row over Theresa May's apparent threat to pull security co-operation unless Brussels agrees a trade deal.
France
Le Monde called Brexit the "big leap into the unknown".
Belgium
In Belgium, L'Echo newspaper splashed Theresa May's letter on the front page along with the Donald Tusk's words: Thank you, and goodbye.
Italy
La Repubblica led with Brexit on its front page, noting that while Britain seemed to think the best days are ahead of it, the EU said it was not a happy moment. It also noted that the first disagreements have already arisen, notably over security.
Germany
With a picture of Big Ben, the Rheinishe Post declared the "clock is now ticking" on Britain's exit from the EU - adding that the UK and EU have two years to hammer out an agreement.
Wall Street Journal
Take a look at the front page of The Wall Street Journal Asia pic.twitter.com/XNTVY0oFHF
— WSJ Asia (@WSJAsia) March 29, 2017
And in Britain...
The Telegraph
Tomorrow's Daily Telegraph front page today: 'A magnificent moment' #Article50pic.twitter.com/UsBAb4McPV
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) March 29, 2017
The Sun
THE SUN: Your money or your lives #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/BYTUXAnX7z
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) March 29, 2017
Daily Mail
MAIL: Cheers to a great British future! #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/yRdE5JUYwH
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) March 29, 2017
The Guardian
GUARDIAN: EU warns: don't blackmail us #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/OU17biGnRx
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) March 29, 2017
The Times
TIMES: May threat to EU terror pact #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/3NIO707XTQ
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) March 29, 2017
The Scotsman
THE SCOTSMAN: Row erupts on day one #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/tASn6j1dgO
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) March 29, 2017
Metro
METRO: Adieu #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/3ycnjC9NTE
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) March 29, 2017
The Mirror
MIRROR: Trading blows #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/prejU1FgS7
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) March 29, 2017
The Express
EXPRESS: No turning back on EU exit #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/kwvNDyRV5A
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) March 29, 2017
The Independent
INDEPENDENT DIGITAL 'No turning back' #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/Im5uSOty9E
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) March 29, 2017
Financial Times
FINANCIAL TIMES: 'Thank you and goodbye' #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/CY2xbp9Gvu
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) March 29, 2017
Wednesday's papers
Die Welt said the door is still open for us
But do we want it to be?
@welt front page today. #Article50#brexitpic.twitter.com/2m6EVs7cZq
— Victoria Bryan (@vl_bryan) March 29, 2017
Spaniards in the City think it will be a 'difficult' Brexit
Expansión front page today
Difficult #Brexit#Article50#CityofLondonpic.twitter.com/FgwFzcrVNe— Pilar Fernandez (@pilaraymara) March 29, 2017
The French apparently miss us already
Hopefully we will still be allowed Camembert and Champagne after Brexit...
This morning’s Libération front page says it all really #Brexit#Article50pic.twitter.com/vSsYkHBbdQ
— FrancoBritishChamber (@fbcci) March 29, 2017
A poignant front page from Die Welt Kompact
Die Welt puts out a Mayday distress signal as Britannia seeks to rule the waves with an e.e. of 3.6 per cent in her sails. pic.twitter.com/tIWS4FRggu
— Fraser Stoddart (@sirfrasersays) March 29, 2017
— Kate Connolly (@connollyberlin) March 29, 2017
It's been quite a journey, says City AM
The #Brexit journey on @CityAM's front page (not the best photo due to packed train!) pic.twitter.com/HQ95m98nPw
— Emma Horton (@Emma_FPR) March 29, 2017
The Wall Street Journal showed Theresa May signing the letter
UK Prime Minister Theresa May pictured on The Wall Street Journal front page signing Article 50 letter informing the EU it's leaving #Brexitpic.twitter.com/Ob9Iz9okPg
— RobinGordon-Farleigh (@RobinG_F) March 29, 2017
The Sun says: Dover and out
Tomorrow's 'Sun' front page. The Brexit cliff. But Scotland's not jumping off it with you. #ScotRefpic.twitter.com/seM1ON89oh
— JOHN NICOLSON M.P. (@MrJohnNicolson) March 28, 2017
The FT appears to hope for compromise
FINANCIAL TIMES FRONT PAGE: ‘May signs historic Brexit letter and opens way for compromise' #skypaperspic.twitter.com/2a7wMkui2K
— Sky News (@SkyNews) March 28, 2017
The Guardian showed the uncertainty Britain faces
Ok, the Guardian front page on Brexit shows they're taking Donegal and Cavan with them. Can this impact on @MayoGAA 's relegation battle? pic.twitter.com/GGYMkfQuYK
— Declan Varley (@declanvarley) March 28, 2017
We have signed out
#newspapers#frontpage#article50#Brexitpic.twitter.com/zMNHxopACJ
— Maria Katsikovordou (@mariakatsme) March 29, 2017
An ominous front page from The Times
@thetimes produces the best front page on an historic day for the UK as @theresa_may signs #Article50pic.twitter.com/Yov29hZuaI#brexit
— Simon Dishman (@sdishman2) March 28, 2017
A cheery one from The Mail
"FREEDOM!" screams tomorrow's Daily Mail front page, as Theresa May triggers #Article50. The Scottish version makes no mention of it. pic.twitter.com/FQe7Vk5TA9
— Rich Preston (@RichPreston) March 28, 2017
And here is ours
Tomorrow's Daily Telegraph front page: Unite behind Brexit, says May #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/m45l1SqIMt
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) March 28, 2017