"There's a lot of frustration across the European Union." - Taoiseach Leo Varadkar

The transcript discusses skepticism about extending a situation that has caused frustration in the EU for over two years. The EU is eager to resolve this issue to focus on other priorities like trade deals with Canada, Japan, and Mexico, and reforms in the single market and eurozone. Despite the frustration, the speaker emphasizes the importance of avoiding a no deal scenario to protect the country.

What is the speaker's understanding regarding the extension of a certain situation?

• The speaker is optimistic about an extension.

• The speaker believes the extension is unnecessary.

• The speaker is skeptical about an extension.

• The speaker has no opinion on the extension.

Which countries has the European Union recently concluded trade deals with?

• Brazil, India, and China

• Canada, Japan, and Mexico

• Australia, South Korea, and Russia

• South Africa, Argentina, and Egypt

What are some of the areas the European Union wants to make progress on?

• Single market, eurozone reform, and social Europe

• Healthcare and education reform

• Space exploration and climate change

• Military expansion and border control

What is causing frustration across the European Union according to the speaker?

• Unresolved issues taking up the agenda

• The lack of new trade deals

• The increase in immigration

• The success of other countries

Why does the speaker emphasize avoiding a no-deal scenario?

• To focus on environmental issues

• To protect the country's economic interests

• To increase trade with non-EU countries

• To reduce immigration