Interview with Joseph Muscat, Prime Minister of Malta, regarding the EU and Brexit negotiations

The transcript discusses the negotiation process between the UK and the EU, emphasizing the need for a pragmatic approach. It highlights the benefits of EU membership and the importance of agreeing on exit principles before discussing future relations. The possibility of parallel negotiations is debated, and the process is outlined as per the Treaties, with progress determined by the EU's 27 members.

What are the principles that need to be agreed upon before discussing the future relationship between the UK and the EU?

In what way does the speaker believe the negotiations should be approached?