[Luxembourg 16th Reuters]-British Prime Minister Johnson visited Luxembourg on the 16th and talked with the European Commission President Junkel over lunch with the European Union.
The European Commission stresses that the UK side has not yet presented an alternative solution for the “backstop (safety)” solution to the Irish border problem, which is the issue in the draft EU exit agreement. Prime Minister Johnson clarified his intention not to request an extension of the withdrawal period, while showing a positive attitude that the discussion on the proposed withdrawal agreement should be accelerated.
In a statement issued after the meeting between the two leaders, Commissioner Junker will present Prime Minister Johnson with a solution that works legally in accordance with the proposed withdrawal agreement agreed by former British Prime Minister May and the EU. Reaffirmed that it is a British responsibility.
Mr. Junker further added that the European Commission continued to be positive about exploring alternatives offered by the UK, but no such alternatives have yet been proposed.
The British Prime Minister also issued a statement, saying, “The two leaders agreed that they needed to accelerate discussions over the proposed withdrawal agreement,” said UK Barclay and EU Barnier, who are in charge of withdrawal negotiations. Clarified that they agreed on a daily policy. The talk between Prime Minister Johnson and Chairman Yunker will continue.
In response to a reporter's question about whether the meeting with Chairman Yunker was a form, Prime Minister Johnson responded, "Never like that."
“We are committed to the agreement, but we don't want it to be agreed,” Johnson said, “There is enough chance to get an agreement and it ’s getting ready.” It ’s not a tough job, ”he said.
