Speaking after the European Commission sat in Strasbourg, deputy head Frans Timmermans said a Brexit deal with Britain was the bloc's preferred solution. "In the scenario where the UK leaves the EU without a deal, this would apply as of 30 March 2019. "This proposal is entirely conditional upon the UK also granting reciprocal and non-discriminatory visa-free travel for all EU member states, in line with the principle of visa reciprocity," it added. This would need to be approved by the European Parliament and EU member states to take effect. EU diplomats did not have high hopes for a breakthrough this week that would allow for a summit of national leaders to rubber-stamp a Brexit deal this month.

Source: bd News24 November 13, 2018 14:26 UTC