Leo Varadkar says pathway to Brexit deal is not without hurdles

Leo Varadkar says pathway to Brexit deal is not without hurdles

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Business, Social Studies, History

11th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses a busy day involving negotiations on a revised Withdrawal Agreement between the EU and the UK. Initial signs indicate progress, but several hurdles remain, including reaching an agreement at the negotiator level and obtaining approval from the European Council. The Prime Minister is confident about passing the deal through the House of Commons if an agreement is reached, but acknowledges challenges ahead.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial indication from the briefing in Brussels?

The agreement is finalized.

The EU is not interested.

The negotiations are stalled.

Progress is being made.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the nature of the revised Withdrawal Agreement?

A domestic policy.

A verbal agreement.

An international treaty.

A financial contract.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Prime Minister's stance on getting the deal through the House of Commons?

He has not commented on it.

He is confident if an agreement is reached.

He believes it will be rejected.

He is unsure about the outcome.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the hurdles mentioned that needs to be overcome before finalizing the deal?

Endorsement by the World Bank.

Approval by the European Council.

Support from the United Nations.

Agreement from the International Monetary Fund.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What needs to happen at the negotiator level for the deal to progress?

A press conference must be conducted.

An agreement must be reached.

A new proposal must be drafted.

A public vote must be held.