They were expected to settle on Jan. 31 as the new deadline, the date set in British legislation that was passed recently. The bloc could announce its decision by the end of the week. As with previous extensions, this would most likely be a “flextension,” meaning Britain could ostensibly depart sooner. There was growing concern that even a three-month delay may not be enough to iron out problems. It’s a process that would normally take years — and has the potential to end in a no-deal departure in 2020.

Source: New York Times October 24, 2019 03:45 UTC