EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said at an event in Brussels that “over the last days a no-deal scenario has become more likely.” Though, he remained optimistic that “we can still hope to avoid it.” He urged the UK to “indicate the way forward or indicate a plan… more today than ever”. He reiterated the agreement Brexit deal was “the only way” to leave EU in an orderly way.
Meanwhile, Barnier also said EU27 is ready for a disorderly, abrupt Brexit. But he emphasized: “Being prepared for no-deal doesn’t mean that everything will be smooth. There will be disruptions, there will be problems. Being prepared means all unforeseen disruptions could be managed by the EU”.
