Interview with Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat about Brexit

The transcript discusses the EU's approach to negotiations, emphasizing a unified stance among the 27 member states. It highlights the importance of the Council, Commission, and Parliament in the negotiation process. The speaker addresses the UK's Brexit strategy, advocating for a fair deal that is inferior to EU membership, ensuring no country can selectively benefit from EU advantages without obligations.

What is the main goal of the EU 27 in the negotiation process?

• To form a unified position

• To have 27 different positions

• To exclude the European Parliament

• To negotiate individually with the UK

Which EU body is responsible for giving a mandate to negotiate?

• The European Court of Justice

• The European Council

• The European Commission

• The European Parliament

Why is the European Parliament's role significant in the negotiation process?

• It has no influence

• It provides financial support

• It can veto any deal

• It negotiates directly with the UK

What is the EU's stance on the UK's deal compared to membership?

• The deal should be equal to membership

• The deal should be superior to membership

• The deal should be inferior to membership

• The deal should be independent of membership

What is the concern if the UK gets a favorable deal?

• The UK will rejoin the EU

• Other countries might leave the EU

• The EU will dissolve

• The EU will gain more members