Michel Barnier speaking to reporters and journalists in Brussels on Friday, said: “On Brexit we have made progress but huge and serious divergences remain in particular on Ireland and Northern Ireland. Now we are waiting for the U.K. White Paper and I hope it will contain workable and realistic proposals but let me mention once again that time is very short."
Barnier added that the EU wants and “ambitious partnership” with Britain on trade and security matters , after it leaves the bloc next year, but one based on the EU’s values.
