But first, negotiations would have to move to the second phase. 6 Conclusion Ladies and gentlemen, I am optimistic that we still can achieve an orderly Brexit, with a solid future relationship between the EU and the UK.
However, the current negotiations must gain in speed – if the British government can find a constructive approach that unites the country and enables progress on the divorce issues, we might see substantial acceleration. But even then, it remains a highly challenging undertaking to reach an agreement in a timely manner.