EU Leaders Agree Lines On Brexit, No Deal More Likely Than Deal: Times

Bruno Waterfield at The Times tweets a thread on Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's comments to the European Council summit:

• "During her #EUCO briefing Von der Leyen said she would not put a % odds on outcome but that there is a higher probability for no deal than a deal. Spain's Sanchez told her that if no deal decision by Sunday all EU countries must stick to the same clear message"
• "Ireland's Martin praised Sefcovic/Gove for closing deal on withdrawal deal implementation. He stressed no deal will be big loss for all: UK, Ireland, and EU etc. But noted deal cannot come at all cost."
• "EU's agreed lines for #EUCO's PMs and prezs: Situation is difficult. Main obstacles remain. Probability of a no deal is higher than of a deal. Negotiations resuming today. To be seen by Sunday whether a deal is possible. Contingency measures published yesterday. Good progress WA"