European Council President eucopresident has signalled the EU is open to a short Brexit extension until June 30, but says the British parliament must approve a divorce deal.
"I believe that a short extension will be possible, but it will be conditional on a positive vote on the withdrawal agreement in the House of Commons," Tusk said on Wednesday, referring to Britain's lower house of parliament.However, he questions the length of the extension, noting that May's proposed date of June 30 has its merits but also"creates a series of questions of a legal and political nature".
If parliament approves the Brexit divorce package next week, EU leaders should be able to finalise their extension decision without holding a special summit, Tusk noted, while adding that he"will not hesitate" to invite them back to Brussels if necessary. Even if the hope for final success may seem frail, even illusory, and although Brexit fatigue is increasingly visible and justified, we cannot give up seeking - until the very last moment - a positive solution.
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