Interview with Joseph Muscat, Prime Minister of Malta, regarding the EU and Brexit negotiations

The transcript discusses the negotiation process between the UK and the EU, emphasizing the need for a pragmatic approach. It highlights the benefits of EU membership and the importance of agreeing on exit principles before discussing future relations. The possibility of parallel negotiations is debated, and the process is outlined as per the Treaties, with progress determined by the EU's 27 members.

What is the main reason both sides are expected to be pragmatic in their approach to the negotiations?

• To maintain the benefits of EU membership for non-members

• To ensure the UK gets a better deal than EU membership

• To find a solution that respects the spirit of the negotiations

• To make the UK worse off after leaving the EU

Why is it important for the UK to honor its commitments during the negotiations?

• To respect the sequence of negotiations

• To ensure parallel negotiations

• To trivialize the argument

• To avoid paying any exit fees

What is the first phase of the negotiation process according to the guidelines?

• Determining the UK's financial obligations

• Agreeing on the exit principles

• Discussing future relationships

• Negotiating trade deals

According to the treaties, what must be agreed upon before discussing future relationships?

• The timeline for negotiations

• The benefits of EU membership

• The principles of the exit

• The UK's financial contributions

Who determines the sufficient progress in the negotiation process?

• The United Kingdom

• The European Parliament

• The 27 EU member states

• The European Commission