Brexit negotiators are cautiously optimistic they will be able to sign off on progress at a summit this month, opening up talks on transition and trade with the UK early next year.
But discord over the Irish border and the role of the European Court of Justice still looms large, threatening to undo a tentative understanding on money.
National Brexit attachés met the Commission on Friday afternoon for restricted talks, ahead of a crunch meeting between UK Prime minister Theresa May and...