WA and TCA are a package, so cannot unbundled
EU is community of law, so expect same from partners
EU respects Brexit, but 'decisions have consequences'
Trust is precondition for making things work, but 'very low' today
EU is community of law, so expect same from partners
EU respects Brexit, but 'decisions have consequences'
Trust is precondition for making things work, but 'very low' today
So priority per @ValedeAlmeidaEU is rebuilding trust...
...which leads to NIP: a 'stumbling block' in relations
Truss' arrival is opportunity to start new cycle of relations
EU is willing to engage in finding solutions
...which leads to NIP: a 'stumbling block' in relations
Truss' arrival is opportunity to start new cycle of relations
EU is willing to engage in finding solutions
Machinery of WA/TCA is underused in reducing politicisation and improving chances of finding agreements
Some frustration from @ValedeAlmeidaEU about ltd scope of treaties: more that can be worked on
Some frustration from @ValedeAlmeidaEU about ltd scope of treaties: more that can be worked on
Also push back by @ValedeAlmeidaEU on any foot dragging on energy cooperation talks
And encouragement to Truss to attend EPC meeting next month
And encouragement to Truss to attend EPC meeting next month
On HorizonEurope, @ValedeAlmeidaEU wants UK membership as a first fruit of a better relationship, 'when conditions are met', so 'irreversible decisions should not be made'
[Says no hidden message, but clear that this is still tied to NIP]
[Says no hidden message, but clear that this is still tied to NIP]
Ends by saying he is optimistic: 'we will get there', 'eventually'
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