EU's chief Brexit negotiator Barnier says EU will not extend Brexit unless London provides "something new"
- 5 years ago
The EU's chief Brexit negotiator says the UK must offer something new in order for the EU to accept a Brexit delay.
His comments comes as British Prime Minister Theresa May is scheduled to request an extension.
Nothing to EU wants a new proposal, Michel Barnier said a second referendum or a general election could be two reasons to authorize a delay.
He ruled out the possibility of May asking for a short extension while seeking a longer one as a backup.
May will attend an EU summit in Brussels on Thursday to discuss an extension.
All 27 EU members have to agree to an extension for it to get the greenlight.
His comments comes as British Prime Minister Theresa May is scheduled to request an extension.
Nothing to EU wants a new proposal, Michel Barnier said a second referendum or a general election could be two reasons to authorize a delay.
He ruled out the possibility of May asking for a short extension while seeking a longer one as a backup.
May will attend an EU summit in Brussels on Thursday to discuss an extension.
All 27 EU members have to agree to an extension for it to get the greenlight.