Who will blink first as EU and UK Brexit talks flounder?
‘Big differences’ still exist after a week of talks, with compromise in short supply and both sides declaring red lines
23 July 2020 - 16:50
Brussels/London — The latest round of talks between Britain and the EU over their future relationship ended with both sides saying they are still far from a deal. In private, officials are making progress towards agreements in key areas.
After discussions in London, Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief negotiator, told reporters on Thursday that “big differences” remain between the two parties and that a deal is “unlikely” if the UK refuses to back down on its red lines...
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