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EC Sec-Gen Steps In For Barnier, Says All 3 Main Issues Unresolved

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European Secretary General Ilze Juhansone stepped in for chief negotiator with the UK Michel Barnier at this morning's COREPERII meeting of member state ambassadors to the EU, with the latter informed yesterday that a member of his negotiating team had tested positive for COVID-19.

  • According to reports, Juhansone told ambassadors that all three of the primary issues (fisheries, level playing field, governance) remain unresolved. Accused the UK of not budging to allow for compromise.
  • Says that negotiations will continue despite the positive COVID-19 case. Not clear in what format these will take place.

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