The European Union "
remains determined
" to reach a post-Brexit trade agreement with London despite "
significant differences
" persisting after several days of negotiations, European negotiator Michel Barnier said on Thursday (September 9th), warning that the Europeans "are
stepping up their preparations to be ready for all scenarios
".
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"
Significant differences remain in areas essential for the EU,
" Michel Barnier said in a statement after the eighth negotiating session between the two parties, warning that "
no one should underestimate the consequences practical, economic and social of a "no deal"
”.