Ursula van der Leyen says Brexit talks are making good progress | Brexit

Trade and security talks between the UK and the EU are making good progress, Ursula van der Leyen Brexit has stated in very positive comments to date the status of the negotiations.

When the talks moved to Brussels seven days later in London, The European Commission The President said: “We are making good progress, but [there are] Two important issues: level playground and fisheries, [where] We look forward to seeing more progress.

“We are in very close contact on an hourly basis because now the negotiations have intensified … there are 11 files to negotiate.” His comments come after he said the Downing Street talks were over last week.

The issues pending are the positions the UK will provide to the EU fishing navy, fair competition rules for trade, rules regarding domestic subsidies and mechanisms in the final agreement to resolve future conflicts.

Van der Leyen, speaking after a meeting with the Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, Said the negotiators would work deeply on the issue of how to create a contentious mechanism that would allow both sides to suspend certain parts of the agreement in case of clear obligations.

Charles Michel, chairman of the European Council, said the level of negotiations would be assessed as he hoped Brussels would begin the approval process in mid-November next week. A few weeks later Boris Johnson warmly welcomes the comments.

Trudeau spoke positively about Canada changing the current terms of the trade agreement with the European Union. Under the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CEDA) between the European Union and Canada, 95% of imports are duty free and quota-free.

Trudeau said: “The transition of CETA between Canada and the European Union as the basis for Canada-UK free trade has led to many discussions between me and Prime Minister Johnson and his predecessor over the years. Firm deal for Canadian and British companies to move into the future.

“I think you have heard that the UK has significant issues in negotiating this post Proxy Agreement with the European Union. I can highlight that this is very straightforward with Canada, and we are certainly very confident in the ability to see things roll smoothly. ”