The EU and the United Kingdom published a joint statement on Tuesday 19 June in which they speak of fresh progress on separation issues and the withdrawal agreement, notably on VAT and Euratom.
This joint statement comes at the same time as the European Council’s draft conclusions, appearing in the media and seen by EUROPE, expressed the 27 member states’ concern at the UK’s inertia on the Irish issue and the lack of progress in finding a resolution.
“The European Council expresses...