EU Said to Deliver Draft Brexit Deal

The transcript discusses the challenges faced by Theresa May regarding the EU transition period, highlighting the EU's demand for more details from the UK and the issue of the European Court of Justice's oversight. It also covers the handling of the Irish border question in the draft legal text, which aligns UK rules with EU rules, causing potential pushback in London.

What was one of the main challenges Theresa May faced regarding the Brexit transition period?

• Lack of support from the UK Parliament

• EU's demand for more details from the UK

• Opposition from the United States

• Financial constraints

What is the role of the European Court of Justice in the Brexit transition period?

• To provide oversight, which the EU is strongly pushing for

• To negotiate with non-EU countries

• To manage trade agreements

• To oversee the UK's financial contributions

Who is expected to brief the press regarding the EU's stance on Brexit?

• Emmanuel Macron

• Michel Barnier

• Angela Merkel

• Theresa May

What was the fallback position regarding the Irish border in the December agreement?

• The UK would have a separate agreement with Ireland

• The UK rules would align with EU rules

• The border would be closed

• The EU would manage the border

What is the expected reaction in London to the draft legal text on the Irish border?

• Celebration

• Pushback

• Indifference

• Full support