EU Brexit negotiators warn: Britain and Europe may not reach an agreement

According to a report in the Financial Times, the EU’s chief representative of “Brexit” negotiations, Michel Barnier, issued a warning on December 2 local time that negotiations on future relations with the United Kingdom in the next 36 hours are crucial. The differences have not been overcome.

　　Barnier made the above statement at a closed-door meeting with members of the European Parliament and diplomatic officials on the 2nd. According to those present at the meeting, Barnier said that Brussels and London must assess before this weekend whether it is possible to reach an agreement in the future negotiations between the two parties. The key sticking points still lie in the level of playing field, EU members’ fishing rights in British waters, and how to implement any possible trade agreements.

According to the participants, Barnier also hinted that although no breakthrough has been achieved, the two sides are still exploring possible compromises, including the two sides are discussing transitional arrangements for fishing rights, so that the two sides can rely on the end of the transitional period of Brexit The overall trade agreement reached is renegotiations.

　　Barnier finally warned that in terms of the problems, it was impossible to say that it was possible to reach an agreement.

　　 In recent days, EU members have generally paid attention to the ongoing negotiations on the future relationship between Britain and the EU in London, worrying that the EU may give up too much in the final days of the negotiations. An EU diplomat said that governments are "tensed" over the development of the situation.

　　 French President Macron warned on the 1st: "France will not accept an agreement that does not respect our long-term interests", "The agreement must promise a balanced future relationship."

　　 EU diplomats said that governments of various countries sent a clear message to Barnier on the 2nd, asking him to stick to the terms of negotiation authorization granted earlier this year.