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A thread on what I think the #Brexit mood is like in Brussels right now: 1. Two big problems: the internal market bill (as it stands) and the UK's weak

No. The EU perfectly knows a no-deal outcome is still possible. That’s why they’ve published more than 100 no-deal technical notices so that businesses & individuals prepare. Being cautiously optimistic

NEW @instituteforgov paper: Implementing #Brexit: securing more time. We know @GOVUK does not want to extend the Brexit transition period - but what if businesses needed more time to adapt

.@DavidGHFrost writes to @MichelBarnier following the government's decision to publish its draft negotiating texts. The letter is worth the read: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data

#Brexit transition: withdrawal deal does not say *who* (UK/EU) must request an extension. What it does specify is *how* they come to an agreement - through the joint committee (JC).

This is interesting but annoyingly, #transition extension is not a straightforward yes/no question. It might even require several rounds of talks. Why? Short threadhttps://twitter.com/tomhfh/status/1247927911472140290 1. Terms: UK-EU joint committee

All eyes on the general election BUT, in case you missed it, the UK failed to nominate a candidate for the new EU Commission (it had until Monday). Do the