Merkel first …
- says orderly Brexit can be best ensured given some time
- says Germany fights for an orderly Brexit because of our own interests
- says it was a very intensive, but good evening that showed EU unity
- the decisive point was when would UK parliament give its consent to Brexit deal
- Says UK is ready to participate in EU elections if it has not sorted out exit by May 22
Juncker:
- EU will be able to hold meetings without UK while it remains member
- Sure that UK will respect its obligations to the EU
- Will be "curious" if UK holds EU election but rules are rules
The extension news ICYMi:
- Brexit - Eu leaders agreed to October 31 extension date, review in June
- Yes, the EU have agreed a Brexit extension - but here is the real surprise news of the day
- EU offers October 31 Brexit extension date. Halloween night. Coincidence? I think not.
- EU's Tusk comments on Brexit extension - gives the UK another 6 months to sort it out
- Brexit extension to October 31. Review in June. UK to take part in EU elections.
