11/05/2020 (Agence Europe) – Negotiations between the Commission and London resumed on Monday 11 May for a week. After a final round of discussions deemed unsatisfactory by the EU’s chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, the Commission expects London to commit itself to all areas of the future partnership, including progress on fisheries. Last week it was EU Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan who spoke on the subject, saying there was “no real sign at this point that London is approaching the negotiations with a plan to succeed”. In order to be extended, the transition period must be mutually agreed before the end of June. In June, the two sides are also due to meet at a ‘summit’ to take stock of the progress of their work. London plans to finalise its free trade agreement with Brussels by 31 December. (SP)