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Commonly held mis-conception that the EU always strikes a deal at the eleventh hr/always blinks. On internal matters, the EU does always find agreement and often right at the last minute, but that’s with a view to finding consensus amongst Member States. #Brexit
The approach is markedly different when it comes to the EU’s dealings with a third country (which is how the UK is viewed in this context). On these occasions the EU doesn’t blink, or crumble and strike any kind of deal at the eleventh hr. #Brexit
It is far more common that the EU holds firm, waiting for its negotiating partner to blink. If anyone wants proof of this, they need simply look at the EU’s approach throughout the #Brexit negotiations.
And while the EU is also in a trade dispute with the US, it will be even less minded to blink in the face of the UK for fear of how Washington will seek to exploit this perceived show of weakness. There is too much at stake for the EU, or too many fronts, for it to blink. #Brexit
A host of seasoned British EU experts have been making these pts for 3 yrs. Sadly, decision makers have not been listening & continue think that if they are more enthusiastic in pursuing a fundamentally flawed strategy, they will somehow get a diff. result. They won’t. #Brexit
