EU's Tusk Says Brexit Cliff-Edge Date Will Be Delayed

EU's Tusk Says Brexit Cliff-Edge Date Will Be Delayed

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The transcript discusses two scenarios for extending the Brexit deadline. If the withdrawal agreement is passed, an extension until May 22 is granted. If not, an extension until April 12 is possible, with the UK needing to decide on European Parliament elections. The European Commission has been united in its efforts to negotiate the withdrawal agreement, providing clarifications and assurances to facilitate its approval.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is the extension date if the withdrawal agreement is passed by the House of Commons?

May 22nd

June 1st

April 12th

March 29th

2.

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What must the UK decide by April 12th regarding European Parliament elections?

Whether to change the election date

Whether to cancel them

Whether to hold them

Whether to postpone them

3.

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What is required for an extension to be granted according to the EU treaties?

Majority vote by EU 27

Decision by the European Commission

Unanimous decision by EU 27

Approval by the UK Parliament

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Who is the President of the European Commission mentioned in the transcript?

Angela Merkel

Donald Tusk

Theresa May

Jean-Claude Juncker

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What did the EU provide to help get the withdrawal agreement over the line?

Financial incentives

Military support

Trade agreements

Legally binding clarifications and assurances