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Lux's PM @Xavier_Bettel provides further #Brexit clarity:
1. EU27 want more than a vision (and a promise): they want workable alternatives to the backstop.
2. Extension only possible if it serves a purpose: that is to make a decision, not delay it.
1. EU27 want more than a vision (and a promise): they want workable alternatives to the backstop.
2. Extension only possible if it serves a purpose: that is to make a decision, not delay it.
@Xavier_Bettel 3. @Xavier_Bettel clear that ball is in UK court: UK voted to leave, UK now wants to change the deal - then UK must come up with proposals.
4. He also says his wish is to reach a deal - and adds (with a slight note of irritation?): EU respects ref outcome & is not trying to keep UK inside EU
5. Suggests blame game must stop: Reminds that WA was result of compromise and that May accepted it.
6. Verdict? Palpable frustration at the lack of #Brexit progress. As I've written before, frustration is *not* a good thing: EU likely to be more inflexible and less willing to meet UK half-way. END.
