French Europe minister says article 50 extension without reason would be pointless
Source: The Guardian
Nathalie Loiseau, the French Europe ministers, was also speaking to reporters ahead of the EU general affairs council this morning. She said the uncertainty around Brexit was “unacceptable”. She went on:
We need an initiative, we need something new because if it’s an extension to remain in the same deadlock [that would be unacceptable.] How do we get out of this deadlock? This is a question for the British authorities.
(The UK) have said ‘no’ to a no deal and they have said ‘no’ to a realistic deal. Now they have to change their mind on one or the other.
Loiseau also said, if the EU does grant an article 50 extension, it would have to be for a purpose.
Grant an extension - what for? Time is not a solution, it’s a method. If there is an objective and a strategy and it has to come from London.
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2019/mar/19/brexit-latest-news-bercow-speaker-theresa-may-to-chair-cabinet-as-government-responds-to-bercow-ruling-against-repeat-vote-on-deal-politics-live
My understanding is that all EU Member Nations have to approve the extension. Doesn't sound promising.
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