Brexit: EU chief says 2020 trade talks deadline may need to be extended
The deadline for negotiating the UK's future relationship with the EU may need to be extended, the European Commission president has said.
During this 11-month period, the UK will cease to be an EU member but its trading relationship will remain the same and it will continue to follow the EU's rules, such as accepting rulings from the European Court of Justice. It will also continue to contribute to the EU's budget. Earlier this month, Ms von der Leyen said the timeframe was"extremely short" to discuss not only trade, but also other issues.
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