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Mixed Messages From Barnier: 'Good Progress But Stumbling Blocks Remain'

EU-UK

EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier tweets: "In this final stretch of talks, transparency & unity are important as ever: Debriefed @Europarl_EN Conference of Presidents this morning on EU-UK negotiations.Good progress, but last stumbling blocks remain. We will only sign a deal protecting EU interests & principles."

  • Offers little indication of whether a deal is possible, although it should be noted that Barnier's words are often some of the most downbeat in relation to the prospect of a deal being reached. As such, his acknowledgement of 'good progress' is one of the more positive signs he has delievered in recent days/weeks.

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