The European Union believes a no-deal Brexit is increasingly likely, officials i...
BRUSSELS - The European Union believes a no-deal Brexit is increasingly likely, officials in Brussels said on Monday after the bloc gave Britain two more weeks to resolve its political stalemate.
As British Prime Minister Theresa May battles to keep control of Brexit and her own job, the EU has stepped up pressure on London, pushing the message that the bloc is ready for an abrupt split. Brexit had been due to happen on March 29 before May secured the delay. Now a departure date of May 22 will apply if parliament passes the Withdrawal Agreement May agreed with the EU in November. If she fails, Britain will have until April 12 to offer a new plan or decide to leave without a treaty to smooth the transition and avoid an economic shock.London is also due to inform the EU by April 18 whether it will contribute to the bloc’s 2020 budget as planned, even in a no-deal scenario.
Among the 27 remaining EU states, France has the most hardline stance, while Germany and the Netherlands are ready to give Britain more time to break the impasse.
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