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Focus On Whether Barnier Briefs COREPER II Tomorrow, And Tone Of Briefing

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Following on from the 1057GMT bullet regarding the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg's tweet on the cancellation of Michel Barnier's Tuesday briefing to EU representatives, there is no word yet confirming or ruling out Barnier talking to tomorrow's weekly COREPER II meeting of member state ambassadors to the EU.

  • Takes place every week at 0800CET (0700GMT). Not just to discuss Brexit, is used to prepare work of European Council.
  • Should Barnier talk to the group there will be intense interest. Any sign of a deal to be taken positively, while Barnier's usual comments about differences on fisheries, level-playing-field, governance would be seen in a negative light that negotiations have not progressed.

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