China News Service, December 3, according to comprehensive foreign media reports, the EU's chief negotiator in charge of Brexit affairs, Barnier, said on December 2 that the next 36 hours will be crucial for EU-UK trade negotiations.

　　According to people familiar with the matter, Barnier told ambassadors and members of the European Parliament in a closed-door meeting that Brussels and London will assess whether it is possible to reach an agreement before this weekend.

Although no breakthrough has been achieved, the two sides are still exploring possible compromises.

He pointed out that there are still disagreements on the conditions of fair competition for companies, EU fishing rights in British waters, and how to implement trade agreements.

On January 29, 2020 local time, the European Parliament approved the "Brexit" agreement.

After the vote, the parliamentarians hand in hand sang the classic Scottish song "Friendship is Everlasting", and bid farewell to Britain with this well-known "Farewell Song".

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　　A person familiar with the matter said that Barnier pointed out at the meeting that the EU and Britain are considering a transitional arrangement on fishing rights, that is, the renegotiation after the deadline will be linked to the trade agreement.

　　On December 31, 2020, the transitional period for Britain’s “Brexit” will end.

Whether the two sides can resolve the deadlock within the deadline and avoid a no-deal "Brexit" has aroused international attention.

　　In recent days, member states have expressed concern that the EU has made too many concessions in the final negotiations.

An EU diplomat said that governments are "tensed" over the situation and it is still unclear whether Barnier can resolve the differences between the three key issues.

The EU member states also told Barnier not to rush into an agreement under time pressure.

　　French President Macron warned on December 1st: “France will not accept an agreement that does not respect our long-term interests. The agreement must balance the future relationship.”