MOSCOW (Sputnik) – European heads of state and government said after their EU27 meeting on Brexit that the UK withdrawal deal was not open for renegotiation between the parties.
“The European Council reconfirms its conclusions of 25 November 2018, in which it endorsed the Withdrawal Agreement and approved the Political Declaration. The Union stands by this agreement and intends to proceed with its ratification. It is not open for renegotiation,” the European Council said in its summit conclusions.
“The European Council reiterates that it wishes to establish as close as possible a partnership with the United Kingdom in the future. It stands ready to embark on preparations immediately after signature of the Withdrawal Agreement to ensure that negotiations can start as soon as possible after the UK’s withdrawal,” the conclusions added.
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