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Barnier rejects Johnson's plan as basis for talks in note to EU27
PM Johnson has asserted that if an agreement is to be reached it goes by way of eliminating the backstop"
This is of course unacceptable and not within the mandate of the European Council.
While he has declared that he will only engage with the EU on this basis, we are on our side ready to work constructively within our own mandate.
we will analyse any UK idea on withdrawal issues that are compatible with the existing WA, and we are of course ready to rework the political declaration, in line with EUCO guidelines.
But as suggested by his rather combative speech, we have to be ready for a situation where he gives priority to the planning for "no deal", partly to heap pressure on the unity of the EU27.
No deal will never be the EU's choice, but we all have to be ready for all scenarios.
I note also the many strong reactions to the speech in the House of Commons. In this context we must follow carefully the further political and economic reactions and developments in the UK following this speech.
In nay case, what remain essential on our side is to remain clam, stick to our principles and guidelines and show solidarity and unity of 27.
I remain available throughout the summer etc
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