Leaders of the EU27 voted to accept the new Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration secured by Prime Minister Boris Johnson at the EU Summit on Thursday. The day was dominated by Brexit talk, as EU leaders were anxious to hear if the deal will pass through the British Parliament. Mark Rutte of the Netherlands said the current agreement “has everything” and asked “what else do [British MPs] want?”
Mr Johnson left Brussels with the message that it’s this deal or no deal, following European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker’s comments that “there is no need for prolongation”.
But the decision on a Brexit extension is not down to Mr Juncker, and is a matter for Westminster and the EU27 to decide.
The second and final day of the Summit is due to centre on finance, climate change and the next five years.
The EU’s long-term budget is set to be a matter for contentious debate, as leaders thrash out plans for its size and structure.
A breakthrough isn’t expected as figures aren’t due to be submitted until December.
The European Council are also due to discuss its plans to fight climate change, but the guidance is not set to be finalised until early next year.
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