EU Gives U.K.'s Johnson One Week to Improve Brexit Plan

The video discusses the UK's Brexit proposal to the EU, highlighting the challenges Boris Johnson faces in moving away from Theresa May's deal to satisfy Brexiteers and the DUP. The EU has 24 hours to review the proposal, which presents issues like staying in the single market but leaving the customs union. The Irish economy's priority is emphasized, and the EU demands a better proposal within a week to avoid a last-minute scramble before the October 17th Summit.

What was the main challenge Boris Johnson faced with the Brexit proposal?

• Appeasing both Brexiteers and the DUP

• Gaining support from the US

• Increasing immigration

• Reducing trade tariffs

What was one of the problematic issues identified by the EU in the UK's proposal?

• Staying in the customs union

• Leaving the single market

• Unclear VAT collection responsibilities

• Increasing trade with Asia

Why was the Irish economy a point of concern in the Brexit proposal?

• It required new trade agreements

• It was not considered a priority

• It was implied there would be checks

• It was dependent on US trade

What did the EU demand from Boris Johnson regarding the proposal?

• A new immigration policy

• Increased trade tariffs

• Immediate withdrawal from the EU

• A better proposal within a week

What was the EU's stance on the October 17th Summit?

• They wanted to negotiate on the day

• They planned to cancel the summit

• They preferred to have a clear plan beforehand

• They were indifferent to the outcome