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EU27 ambassadors met today to talk about PM May's request to extend A50 to June, and discuss next steps.
- the ambassadors were told that a short extension without the Withdrawal Agreement being approved by MPs is "very risky"
- the ambassadors were told that a short extension without the Withdrawal Agreement being approved by MPs is "very risky"
- the ambassadors were also talked about Tusk’s idea of a long flexible extension.
- there were discussions on the conditions that would be asked of the UK (eg to play nice on budget), but, legally, the UK would be a member state with all rights and responsibilities
- there were discussions on the conditions that would be asked of the UK (eg to play nice on budget), but, legally, the UK would be a member state with all rights and responsibilities
- although there are doubts & concerns about a long extension, most member states are open to discussing the idea. France, however, is "strongly against"
- finally, no-deal remains a possibility. Should no-deal happen, EUCO conclusions would include the pre-conditions (££, citizens rights, Ireland border) to enter trade talks (reported recently here buzzfeed.com/albertonardell…)
