Delivering his State of the Union address, the European Union Commission President, Jean-Claude Juncker said that the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier is masterfully handling Brexit negotiations.
Key quotes:
“¢ EU respects the UK’s decision to leave, but we regret Brexit deeply.
“¢ Hopes that the UK understands that leaving EU means losing privileges.
“¢ EU will do all it can to avoid a hard border in Ireland.
“¢ EU will work day and night to ensure orderly UK withdrawal.
“¢ EU Commission will not be the one to stand in the way of a deal on orderly UK withdrawal.
“¢ Says that he welcomes UK PM May’s proposal for a close partnership.
“¢ Agrees with Chequers proposals to start close partnership via free trade agreement.
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