Next week, EU leaders will ask the Commission to draft a mandate for future EU-UK trade talks. Just one small problem: it’s not entirely clear if and when British MPs will ratify the divorce treaty itself.
According to draft conclusions for next week’s summit, seen by EUROPE, EU leaders will ask the UK for “timely ratification and effective implementation” of the withdrawal agreement.
But everything hinges on the outcome of the 12 December general election. If, as polls are...