France's Le Drian blames Britain's attitude over Brexit talks
Talks between Britain and the European Union on a final settlement for the UK's departure from the bloc are not progressing due to the "intransigent and frankly unrealistic" approach of London, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian charged on Monday.
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- Published Date: 10:52 | 31 August 2020
- Modified Date: 11:28 | 31 August 2020
France's foreign minister on Monday blamed the stalemate in Brexit talks on what he called Britain's intransigent and unrealistic attitude.
Negotiations between Britain and the European Union on future relations after its Jan. 31 exit from the bloc have made scant progress, with both sides accusing the other of posing unachievable demands.
"The negotiations are not advancing because of an intransigent and, let's be clear, unrealistic attitude of the United Kingdom," Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said in a speech to French ambassadors based in Europe.
Le Drian, who was speaking alongside German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, said the EU was as united as ever in reaching an ambitious Brexit deal, but the ball was in Britain's court.