China News Service, October 16 According to the "Central News Agency" report, on the 15th local time, the leaders of EU member states issued a statement after the summit demanding that the UK must take measures to reach a Brexit-related agreement.

How British Prime Minister Johnson will respond to this has attracted attention from all walks of life.

Data map: On January 29, local time, the European Parliament approved the "Brexit" agreement.

The picture shows the parliamentarians holding high the banner of "Forever Unity" after the voting.

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　　According to the report, since the 15th, EU leaders have held a two-day summit in Brussels, Belgium. The heads of state will exchange views on topics such as Brexit, climate change, and the development of new crown vaccines. Europe.

　　Leaders of EU member states issued a statement after exchanging views, emphasizing that the Brexit transition period is about to end on December 31, 2020. At present, the EU has not made enough progress to reach an agreement on issues of concern to the EU, calling on the UK to take necessary measures to reach an agreement. , And reminded member states to be prepared in all aspects, including in the absence of an agreement.

　　In addition to the statement issued at the EU summit, European Council President Michel, and EU chief representative of the EU's Brexit negotiations, Barnier, also held a press conference in the evening to show EU unity.

　　Michel said that the EU is determined to reach an agreement, but will not do anything at all. If the UK wants to reach an agreement, it needs to take immediate action, especially on issues such as fair competition and fisheries. There is currently no progress at the negotiating table.

In addition, Barnier said that he would remain calm and firm and continue in-depth discussions with the UK in the coming weeks.

　　The UK subsequently expressed a negative view of the EU’s statement. Frost, the chief representative of the Brexit negotiations, posted on social media that he was “surprised” that the EU was no longer committed to redouble its efforts to establish a future partnership, and that the EU pointed out that an agreement must be reached by All actions taken by the British side are an unusual strategy in negotiations.

　　As British Prime Minister Johnson recently warned that if the negotiations fail to make sufficient progress by the first day of the EU Leadership Summit on the 15th, they may "slam on the brakes" to prepare for the future of Britain's no-deal Brexit. Therefore, how will Johnson respond next? Be concerned.

　　The UK formally left the EU on January 31, 2020, but it is still in a transitional period as of December 31, 2020. Therefore, it has to abide by EU economic and trade rules. The two sides have launched multiple rounds of negotiations to negotiate future economic and trade agreements and other relationship arrangements. There are still big differences in fisheries issues and fair competition guarantees, with limited real progress.