Britain is confident it can get a deal on its future ties with the European Union: London just needs Brussels to start treating the country as an independent negotiator, a source close to the British negotiating team said on Thursday.
FILE PHOTO: An official removes the European Union flag from Britain's Permanent Representation to the European Union in Brussels, Belgium January 31, 2020. Olivier Hoslet/Pool via Reuters
Negotiators have until the end of the year to negotiate a trade deal and agreements on everything from fishing to transport, to replace more than 40 years of closely aligned relations. The EU wants one single overarching deal. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, a figurehead of the 2016 campaign to leave the EU, has shown no desire to prolong the talks despite officials in Brussels saying there is little time to negotiate a deal for a future relationship.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
EU opens new legal case against Poland over muzzling judgesThe European Union's executive on Wednesday started a new legal case against the nationalist Polish government over what it said was the muzzling of judges in the bloc's largest ex-communist country.
Read more »
Coronavirus dispute highlights growing EU skepticism towards China that could strain post-pandemic tiesAn EU report published last week accused China of spreading disinformation about the COVID-19 coronavirus, which Beijing has been trying to dodge responsibility for.
Read more »
Beijing doubles down in EU propaganda battleChina is pushing ahead with a propaganda campaign critical of Western democracies and their handling of the coronavirus
Read more »
EU sets out 'quick fixes' to boost bank lending during pandemicBanks should rein in bonuses to boost their capacity to help businesses and households hit by the coronavirus crisis, the European Union's executive said on Tuesday.
Read more »
Heather Locklear Is 'Strong and Clear-Headed' After Celebrating 1 Year of Sobriety: SourceA friend of the Dynasty and Melrose Place star says the actress is 'in a great place'
Read more »
Meghan Markle Video Called a Young Woman to Pump Her Up Before a Job Interview'You seem incredibly confident and prepared.'
Read more »