Leo Varadkar: EU citizens do not want a no-deal Brexit

The transcript discusses the upcoming European Council summit and the current status of UK proposals for Brexit negotiations. It highlights two major issues: the need for consent and democracy in Northern Ireland, and the challenges of customs and avoiding a hard border. The text emphasizes the tight timelines for treaty negotiations and the necessity of parliamentary scrutiny. It also addresses the legal complexities of the withdrawal agreement and the possibility of extending negotiations to avoid a no-deal scenario.

What does the speaker imply about the role of lawyers in the negotiation process?

What conditions does the speaker mention regarding the consideration of an extension to avoid no deal?