(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The European Union (EU) is “Ready to improve” its offer on the Irish border, Michel Barnier has said as he warned the “Moment of truth” was nearing for Brexit negotiations.
The United Kingdom (UK) and EU both want to avoid a hard border – meaning any physical infrastructure like cameras or guard posts – but can’t agree on how.
The EU’s negotiator has now shifted his tone, saying he is ready to offer new proposals to help break the deadlock.
It comes as Theresa May tries to win support for her plans from EU leaders.
The UK Prime Minister will use a dinner in Salzburg on Wednesday to sell her strategy – the so-called Chequers plan – for future co-operation with the EU to the bloc’s 27 other leaders.
