EU's Barnier says at this stage deal with Britain seems unlikely

[snoop1130]

EU's Barnier says at this stage deal with Britain seems unlikely

 

EU's Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier takes off his face mask as he holds a news conference after a meeting with Britain's chief negotiator David Frost in Brussels, Belgium August 21, 2020. REUTERS/Yves Herman/Pool

 

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union's chief Brexit negotiator said on Friday that talks with Britain this week often appeared to going backwards rather than forwards and, at this point, it looked unlikely that a deal could be clinched before a year-end deadline.

 

"At this stage, an agreement between the UK and the European Union seems unlikely," Barnier told a news conference after two full days of negotiations in Brussels.

 

"On the European side, we are very concerned about the state of play in our negotiations. The clock is ticking."

 

-- © Copyright Reuters 2020-08-21

 

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[izod10]

Never in doubt there never would not be a wide scale agreement,now the EU have to count its chickens, wide scale riots near continent over fishing,Eire blockaded,which will cost the EU more than a packet.

  just get on with it

[melvinmelvin]

 

well spotted Mr Barnier

 

(optician in Bruxelles or Paris)

[partington]

Fog In Channel- Continent Cut Off.

[Rookiescot]

How dare those Johnny foreigners not capitulate to Blightys demands.

Dont they know we are British?

Just you wait mate. They will soon come crawling back asking the UK for a deal after we leave. Once they realise who really rules the waves. 

 

Just thought I would paraphrase all the Brexiteer posts soon to follow in order to save them the effort.

[Bluespunk]

more detailed accounts

 

Brexit: UK-EU trade deal 'seems unlikely' says Michel Barnier https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-53854730

 

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2020/aug/21/michel-barnier-brexit-time-wasting-uk-means-post-brexit-deal-unlikely-says-eu-chief-?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Edited August 21, 2020 by Bluespunk

[Tanoshi]

This will scare the carp out of the French fishermen.    

 

If you can think of a better fish pun .. let minnow   

[RayC]

3 hours ago, Tanoshi said:

This will scare the carp out of the French fishermen.    

 

If you can think of a better fish pun .. let minnow   

No more please. I surrender ????️ (In fairness, it's not bad????)

[RayC]

3 hours ago, izod10 said:

Never in doubt there never would not be a wide scale agreement,now the EU have to count its chickens, wide scale riots near continent over fishing,Eire blockaded,which will cost the EU more than a packet.

  just get on with it

Meanwhile back in the UK, there's a scarcity of certain goods, food inflation and Kent being used as a giant lorry park. All good then!

[sammieuk1]

Well Mr Barnicle no fish and chips for you this Friday ????

[RichardColeman]

3 hours ago, Tanoshi said:

This will scare the carp out of the French fishermen.    

 

If you can think of a better fish pun .. let minnow   

Amazing the French fisherman can see a six inch fish but not a 15 ft dingy !

[Proboscis]

13 hours ago, Tanoshi said:

This will scare the carp out of the French fishermen.    

 

If you can think of a better fish pun .. let minnow   

I hope you can as carp is not a sea fish

[Anant72]

Just cut off the moorings. BJ and his “damned soul” Cummings, NEVER wanted a deal in the first place.  

[vogie]

Bully boy Barnier cannot seem to understand that the British waters belong to Britain and untill he does, which is highly unlikely, there can be no way to any agreement. A blind man can see that, Barnier doesn't want a deal. 

[Loiner]

He's the one in a position to make a deal, if he want's to and Macron lets him. Looks like he will throw away the potential for free trade with the UK for a few French fish thieves.
Ah well, roll on No Deal.  

[johnnybangkok]

1 hour ago, vogie said:

Bully boy Barnier cannot seem to understand that the British waters belong to Britain and untill he does, which is highly unlikely, there can be no way to any agreement. A blind man can see that, Barnier doesn't want a deal. 

Did you read RookieScots post? You have literally said what he is parodying. 

The hubris is something to behold.

Edited August 22, 2020 by johnnybangkok

[Jkrungthep]

[sammieuk1]

5 hours ago, Proboscis said:

I hope you can as carp is not a sea fish

For cod's skate just get on with it ????

[dunroaming]

I still think when it comes to it Johnson will buckle and do a deal that suits Brussels just fine.  As we know Boris is pretty spineless when it comes to it.  It will be yet another U-turn from this useless bunch of inadequate fools.

[vogie]

2 hours ago, johnnybangkok said:

Did you read RookieScots post? You have literally said what he is parodying. 

The hubris is something to behold.

No!

[puipuitom]

6 hours ago, vogie said:

Bully boy Barnier cannot seem to understand that the British waters belong to Britain and untill he does, which is highly unlikely, there can be no way to any agreement. A blind man can see that, Barnier doesn't want a deal. 

about what ? Fish ? ? ? ?

 

You mean: the financials of the City of London, the British make industry. In 4 months + one week hit by a 10% import duty when activities into the EU.

 

FISH ? ? Only something of interest in the British press.

 

Even a stupid child could know, Boris Cummings was not interested in any deal. Even when today an agreement is reached, it still has to pass the national parliaments of all 27 EU member states. Only one who wants to hurt UK competition into the EU or the Financians in London and the deal is off.

Therefore in the EU we hardly hear anything anymore about the Brexit deal, as all already know the outcome: a NO deal.

Edited August 22, 2020 by puipuitom

[vogie]

30 minutes ago, puipuitom said:

about what ? Fish ? ? ? ?

 

You mean: the financials of the City of London, the British make industry. In 4 months + one week hit by a 10% import duty when activities into the EU.

 

FISH ? ? Only something of interest in the British press.

 

Even a stupid child could know, Boris Cummings was not interested in any deal. Even when today an agreement is reached, it still has to pass the national parliaments of all 27 EU member states. Only one who wants to hurt UK competition into the EU or the Financians in London and the deal is off.

Therefore in the EU we hardly hear anything anymore about the Brexit deal, as all already know the outcome: a NO deal.

The Dutch fishermen don't share your views, Barnier doesn't share your views, it would seems the only person that shares your views, is you.