So leaders will watch May's struggle to unite her government and sit tight. One senior EU diplomat said British counterparts were in such a weak position that "sometimes I feel sorry them".
For many in Brussels, that makes a virtual status quo after Brexit the increasingly likely outcome: "In March 2019, Britain will formally leave," said another EU official.
"The closer we get, the less there is to discuss about a transition and the more it just goes to a standstill transition, with Britain still in everything, but without a vote," one said.
"Pretty soon," said another, "It will be Norway or nothing."
In Brexit poker, clock narrows transition options | Article [AMP] | Reuters
DOOMED!!!!
For many in Brussels, that makes a virtual status quo after Brexit the increasingly likely outcome: "In March 2019, Britain will formally leave," said another EU official.
"The closer we get, the less there is to discuss about a transition and the more it just goes to a standstill transition, with Britain still in everything, but without a vote," one said.
"Pretty soon," said another, "It will be Norway or nothing."
In Brexit poker, clock narrows transition options | Article [AMP] | Reuters
DOOMED!!!!
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