EU Rejects May's Plea for Help

EU Rejects May's Plea for Help

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The transcript discusses a challenging summit for Prime Minister May, focusing on the Irish border issue and the EU's reluctance to offer concessions. The EU sees the Irish backstop as a major problem, and the current deal is unlikely to pass the UK Parliament. European leaders find May's plan vague and unclear, necessitating a better strategy. The Brexit vote is postponed to January, with a deadline of January 21st.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main focus of the Prime Minister during the summit in Brussels?

Gaining concessions on the Irish border

Securing trade agreements

Discussing environmental policies

Improving relations with the US

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the EU believe the current deal will not pass in the UK Parliament?

The Irish backstop is seen as a problem

It is too favorable to the UK

It does not address trade issues

It lacks support from the US

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main criticism from European leaders regarding the Prime Minister's approach?

She is unwilling to negotiate

She is too aggressive

She lacks a clear plan

She is too focused on trade

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the language in the Brexit deal?

It is not recognized by the EU

It could be legally binding

It is purely symbolic

It is only a draft

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is the new deadline for the Brexit vote?

February 1st

January 21st

December 15th

March 10th