Even as diplomatic language goes, it’s vague. But “a pathway to a possible deal” is all we’ve got.
Politicians and commentators are fond of analysing the “mood music” around major events, especially if there is little detail or substance to look at. And the mood has definitely lifted since last week, when the EU rubbished the UK’s latest plan to try to keep the Irish border open. As recently as Tuesday, UK government sources were saying a deal looked “impossible” following...