The EU will seek an extension to the deadline by which the free trade agreement with the UK must be ratified, according to RTE.
We‘ve already seen the UK will pass any old tat, irrespective of its merits, so it gives space for the rest of Europe to see if they can squeeze out any additional benefits.
‘Two sources have said member states want to extend the deadline from the end of Feb to some time in April. Member states are keen to get a greater understanding of the governance aspect of the treaty, especially the circumstances in which retaliatory action can be taken if there is a breach of the level playing field provisions.
National capitals are also pressing to have a more assertive role in deciding if the level playing field provisions have been breached.’ @RTE