Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney the Brexit withdrawal treaty is “already about 90% agreed in terms of text”. And, “the issues that haven’t been signed off on yet relate predominantly to Ireland and what’s needed now is the two negotiating teams to lock themselves in a room for the next 10 days.”
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said earlier in the weekend that “the rapprochement potential between both sides has increased in recent days”. He added, it’s unsure whether the work will be finished in October, but “If not, we’ll do it in November.” And he emphasized EU’s “will is unbroken to reach agreement”
European Council President Donald Tusk also said “We will try for it in October… and I think there is a chance to have an accord by the end of the year.”
