[Brussels 11th Reuters]-The European Union (EU) on the 11th, the UK's departure from the EU (Brexit) is approaching the end of the month, and the United Kingdom will hold a discussion in the next few days toward an agreement over the proposed withdrawal agreement It was clarified that it was agreed.
EU Barnier negotiator and UK Berkeley EU leave ministers met the same morning and rated it as a “constructive” discussion.
In a statement issued after the meeting, the European Commission stated that both sides agreed to accelerate discussions in the coming days. Regarding the “backstop (safety)” over the border management of Ireland, which is the issue, the EU's position is “no change”, and it remains unclear whether the situation can be overcome by the end of the month. .
British Prime Minister Johnson, who said in a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Baracker in the previous day that he agreed to find a way to reach an agreement, said the agreement was “not yet established. The road is still long.” It was. We did not respond to questions from reporters on the Irish border.
He reaffirmed, "If necessary, the UK is ready to leave without agreement."
EU diplomatic muscles have revealed to Reuters that the EU has little hope for an agreement by the end of the month. One diplomat said, “The light visible in the tunnel is very small.”
After meeting with Barclay, Barnier told reporters, “Brexit is like a mountain climb. It requires vigilance, determination and patience.”
