Barnier says they are prepared to discuss all issues based on the legal text

“The attitude of the European Union has already changed and will not change until the last day“Chief Brexit negotiator for the EU, Michel Barnier, said on Wednesday.

However, the Union is “willing to discuss all issues based on the legal text“, has added.

Additional comments:

We are going to need trust based on the current agreement.

The EU wants a deal.

Not a deal at any price.

We will stand firm and determined.

The necessary compromises will be sought until the last possible day.

The framework established by the EU will not change to achieve an ambitious agreement with the United Kingdom.

What is at stake in the conversations is the proper organization of our future relationship after divorce.

We want to have Good relations.

Any international agreement implies binding restrictions accepted by both parties.

The agreement is within reach.

Time is of the essence and it’s running out.

We can see that there may be a way forward, particularly in trade in goods and services and energy.

It is necessary to advance in the level playing field, fisheries and governance.

The agreement we seek will be unprecedented.

It’s about making sure that we fully understand and can address differences that exist.

Level play remains a critical concern.

We want an agreement with the possibility of actual implementation.

There is no trade agreement without a fair solution for fisheries.

There must be mutual access to water and a fair distribution of quotas.

Our door remains open.

It takes two to reach an agreement.

It is necessary to be prepared to deal with the consequences of a no-deal scenario.

The unity of the EU is key to the success of the talks.