Final throes of Brexit legal fixes and hardball tactics

The Weekend long-read from Connely. A good summary though there are some gaps despite the long text – and that I am a bit more optimistic.

As we hurtle towards 31 December the scramble for a deal is forcing both sides to get creative in the hope that they do not need to get desperate.

The EU and UK are attempting to conclude perhaps the most important treaty they will sign this century; creativity and law are not always the best of bedfellows and there may only be so much that can be done under the covers.

Both sides are still miles apart on the big issues: the level playing field, governance and fisheries.

Read it here: Final throes of Brexit legal fixes and hardball tactics

Source: RTE