It’s widely reported that, despite objection by French President Emmanuel Macron, EU27 leaders were already circulating the draft texts of granting UK a three month Brexit extension to January 31, 2020. But Brexit could happen earlier on November 30 or December 31 if both sides were able to ratify the agreement in respective parliament in time.
The draft noted: “The period provided for in article 50 (3) TEU as extended by the European council decision (EU) 2019/584 is hereby further extended until 31 January 2020. In the event that the parties to that agreement complete their respective ratification procedures and notify the depositary of the completion of these procedures in November 2019, in December 2019 or in January 2020, the withdrawal agreement will enter into into force respectively on [the first of the month of the relevant month].”
EU diplomats will meet in Brussels to discuss the proposal today, a few hours before UK Commons section on general election. Prime Minister Boris Johnson called for generally election on December 12 but it’s believed that he wouldn’t secure two-thirds majority support for the motion.
