16/12/2019 (Agence Europe) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, winner of the December 12 legislative elections (see EUROPE 12390/1), announced on Monday 16 December that he would present to the new Parliament on Friday 20 December the EU's withdrawal agreement as approved on 17 October with the Twenty-Seven, with a view to an effective EU exit on 31 January 2020. The presentation of the text will launch the adoption process, with the adoption as such of the draft agreement to take place after the Christmas holidays, according to the Prime Minister's spokesman. The head of government will also have to address the 109 newly elected Conservative MPs this week from the 365 seats won on December 12. The week will also be marked, on December 19, by the Queen's speech, which also allows the government to present its major legislative priorities other than Brexit. (SP)