He recalled that the parties expected to achieve maximum progress and come to an agreement in October, but the situation was more complicated than expected.
“Nevertheless, we must hope and be determined, because there is good will to continue negotiations on both sides. But at the same time, we must prepare the EU for the scenario of the absence of an agreement, which is more real than ever, ”the Council’s press service quotes Tusk.
He also informed that brexit will be discussed at the EU summit on October 17.
Earlier, British Prime Minister Theresa May said that the EU and the United Kingdom can still reach a brexit deal.