Brexit Deadline May Be Hard to Meet, Says EU Commissioner

The video discusses two reports impacting UK-EU relations. The first report involves the European Commission president expressing doubts about completing negotiations by next year. The second report, from The Times, highlights an EU document suggesting potential threats to UK-EU market access. The currency markets show a rise in the pound, but this is attributed to thin trading and previous election results. The video also covers the challenges Boris Johnson faces in Brexit negotiations, emphasizing the difficulty of negotiating against 27 EU members while maintaining a no-deal Brexit as an option.

What was the main concern expressed by the European Commission president in her interview?

• The UK's political instability

• The possibility of a no-deal Brexit

• Doubts about completing negotiations by next year

• The impact of Brexit on the EU economy

What did the EU document mentioned in The Times suggest?

• Supporting the UK's negotiation stance

• Threatening to cut off UK-EU market access

• Offering financial aid to the UK

• Increasing trade tariffs on UK goods

How did the currency market react to the UK election victory?

• The pound experienced a big rally

• The pound was unaffected

• The pound fell sharply

• The pound remained stable

What leverage does Boris Johnson have in the negotiations with the EU?

• A clear mandate from the UK Parliament

• Support from other EU countries

• Economic sanctions against the EU

• A promise of financial aid to the EU

Why is the EU cautious about conceding to the UK's demands?

• It would strengthen the UK's position

• It would lead to immediate trade losses

• It would weaken the EU's economy

• It could set a precedent for other members