国际英语资讯:European Parliament welcomes Brexit negotiation unity, calls for EU reform_时事

国际英语资讯:European Parliament welcomes Brexit negotiation unity, calls for EU reform

"Only once there is sufficient progress on these priorities can we proceed to the next phase of the negotiations about our future relations," Tusk insisted, adding "and it will be for the European Council of 27 to decide if and when we have achieved sufficient progress."

Jean-Claude Juncker praised the European Council President for the speed of the guidelines being agreed, before complimenting EU Chief Negotiator Michel Barnes for being "up and running across Europe to make sure every voice is heard."

"The process shows how united and prepared the European Union will be; it underlines how deep our commitment to transparency already is," the European Commission President declared.

Responding to the EU leaders, MEPs underlined the importance of maintaining the unity found in preparation for Brexit negotiations.

"We are determined to remain united, we are resolute, and I think we can be very proud of what the EU 27 has done hitherto," exclaimed Manfred Weber (Germany), on behalf of the European People's Party, praising the consistent and clear message the EU has been able to communicate for its upcoming negotiations.

"We can see that the engine room of the European Union is functioning strongly, we can see that we have good priorities, sound priorities for the future of Europe," he asserted.

Weber's point of view was shared by his Italian colleague, Roberto Gualtieri, speaking on behalf of the Socialists and Democrats: "Those who would have thought that we would be split got it wrong. We now have a clear, balanced, fair line as far as Brexit is concerned and an excellent negotiator who we fully back."