Brexit will be on the table at the Brussels Summit. The 27 are expected today to approve the opening of the second phase of negotiations, as a result of the "sufficient" progress made in the first phase.
The British Prime Minister Theresa May has stated that she is determined to achieve a smooth Brexit with an agreed transition period to be determined in the near future. Her colleagues welcomed her yesterday with applause in the room where the Summit is taking place, which translated as "satisfaction" for the way things are going, with Angela Merkel later stating that there are "several issues that need to be resolved while the pressure of time increases ”.
The British Prime Minister has returned to Britain, and at noon is expected to be informed by the President of the European Council Donald Tusk that the 27 approve the opening of the second phase of the Brexit negotiations, judging that "sufficient progress" has been made in the first phase.
Ms May told European leaders she wanted to build a "deep and special" future relationship as soon as possible, stressing that she believed she would implement Brexit as part of her government's plans.
Regarding the second phase of the negotiations, he called on the leaders to approach it with "ambition and creativity", noting that an agreement on the terms of the transitional period should be reached first.
As he said, "a special priority should be the agreement on the implementation period, so that we can bring more confidence to businesses in the UK and in the 27 countries."
The British media reported that Ms. May received a rare applause from other European leaders, with the President of the European Commission commenting that the reaction of the leaders reflects their belief that Ms. May made a great effort to complete the first phase of the negotiations.
The British Prime Minister is expected to make a statement on the expected ratification of the opening of the second phase of negotiations by her region, shortly after the official announcements.
