Wednesday 18 January 2017

EU's Juncker says wants 'balanced solution' in Brexit negotiations

EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said on Wednesday he would seek a balanced deal for Britain and the European Union during London's exit negotiations.

Wed Jan 18, 2017 | 11:14am GMT

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker addresses a news conference during a European Union leaders summit in Brussels, Belgium, December 15, 2016. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker addresses a news conference during a European Union leaders summit in Brussels, Belgium, December 15, 2016. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir

"I will do everything so that this negotiation ends with a balanced solution while fully respecting our rules," Juncker told the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-britain-eu-juncker-idUKKBN1521DA