May Seeks to Shift Brexit Blame to EU

The transcript discusses the anticipation in Brussels regarding Brexit negotiations, highlighting that the expected breakthrough may not meet the expectations of pro-Brexit MPs in London. Theresa May plans to shift responsibility onto the EU, urging them to make concessions, but this approach may not be well-received in Brussels. The EU maintains that the UK chose Brexit and must bear the consequences, with no obligation to make concessions.

What is the general sentiment in Brussels regarding the potential for a Brexit breakthrough?

• Optimism about a significant breakthrough

• Skepticism about meeting pro-Brexit MPs' expectations

• Indifference towards the negotiations

• Confidence in a quick resolution

What strategy is Theresa May employing in her approach to the EU?

• Ignoring EU's demands

• Proposing a new deal

• Shifting responsibility to the EU

• Offering new concessions

What is Theresa May expected to emphasize in her speech to the EU?

• The EU's need to show flexibility

• The importance of a no-deal Brexit

• The success of past negotiations

• The UK's willingness to compromise

How is Theresa May's message likely to be received in Brussels?

• With skepticism and resistance

• With indifference

• With enthusiasm and support

• With immediate agreement

What historical context does Theresa May's message recall?

• The UK's economic growth in the 1990s

• The signing of the Lisbon Treaty

• The UK's entry into the EU

• The early days of the Brexit negotiations