In Brussels, it is confirmed that there are developments, says Brussels editor Bert van Slooten. “The sky is pregnant with expectation but we are not there yet,” said an EU diplomat. The earlier reports about the heads of government that must be available tomorrow to approve the deal are being dismissed as a formality, as space must be reserved in the agendas of the 27 EU leaders who must approve the deal.
Other sources confirm to the NOS that especially in the field of fair game rules (the level playing field) agreements were made yesterday.
Opinions still differ on fisheries. The Irish, in particular, are dissatisfied with the amount of mackerel they are allowed to catch.
Press agency AP has spoken to two sources in the EU who say that the talks are in the final phase. One of them said, “I’m expecting some white smoke tonight.”
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