EU +UK chief negotiators meet (virtually) on Wednesday for only second time since #Brexit day. Both men were struck down and have since recovered from #coronavirus. Sticking points between the 2 sides remain unchanged: fishing rights, level playing field, governance of deal /1

Downing Street still insists the deal must be done by end of year, otherwise the two sides will have to trade with high tariffs on WTO terms. EU Thought getting this done was tall order BEFORE coronavirus. Now governments have other things on their mind /2

EU wary of being seen to be piling pressure on UK but Brussels believes negotiating timetable now needs to be extended. Decision must be made before 1 July. German business keeping fingers crossed. Say businesses don't need more shocks after #coronavirus https://www.handelsblatt.com/dpa/konjunktur/wirtschaft-handel-und-finanzen-eu-unterhaendler-barnier-nimmt-gespraeche-mit-grossbritannien-wieder-auf/25740494.html?ticket=ST-4381727-vbcbOYHykQExAaerUf9w-ap6