EU chief negotiator says goal is to protect peace and single market

The video discusses recent agricultural trade talks in Brussels, focusing on protecting the Good Friday Agreement and the integrity of the single market. The EU is committed to finding operational solutions and supports the backstop as the only current solution to maintain the status quo. The EU will not engage in further discussions with the UK until agreements on Ireland, citizens' rights, and financial settlements are reached. Throughout the process, the EU27 remains united.

What is the primary goal of the discussions between the EU and UK teams?

• To finalize the financial settlement

• To establish a new trade agreement

• To protect the Good Friday Agreement and the single market

• To increase agricultural trade

What is the EU's approach to finding solutions in the trade discussions?

• To delay the discussions

• To impose strict regulations

• To prioritize financial settlements

• To find operational solutions

What is the backstop intended to maintain?

• The status quo under islandwide conditions

• The UK's membership in the EU

• The financial settlement

• The agricultural trade balance

Under what condition will the EU not negotiate with the UK?

• Until the UK agrees to EU regulations

• Until a new trade agreement is signed

• Until there is an agreement for Ireland

• Until the financial settlement is finalized

What message does the EU convey regarding its unity?

• The EU is uncertain about its stance

• The EU will remain fully united

• The EU is considering individual agreements

• The EU is divided on the issue