Talks in Brussels on the post-Brex agreement: “In just a few hours have been left, or no deal”

Speaking at the European Parliament on Friday, the EU's chief negotiator said it was “the truth moment” for both sides to reach an agreement.

He added that there were still <x0 use” for an agreement, but that this “path was extremely narrow”, reports the BBC, translates Periscopi.

Boris Johnson, the British prime minister, said his side was ready to continue the “talks, but added: “Things are looking difficult and there's a void that's worth filling. ”

Talks are continuing between the two teams in Brussels after the prime minister and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen spoke on Thursday evening.

Mrs. Von der Leyen said the “meeting of major differences”, especially for fishing rights, would be very challenging, while Mr. Johnson said the “recognition” scenario was “very possible” unless the EU position changed “in contrast to”.

The UK left the EU on 31 January, but has followed the bloc's trade regulations until the two sides negotiated the trade agreement.

If an agreement is not reached by December 31st, the EU with the UK will trade according to World Trade Organisation rules (WTO), which can lead to taxes on things purchased and sold ) and which can lead to rising prices for flow.

Mr. Barnier said it was the UK that decided on the deadline and that the EU would also be willing to extend the so-called transitional phase even in the coming year so that the talks could continue. /Periscope