EU's Juncker Says Risk of a No-Deal Brexit Is `Palpable'

The transcript discusses the ongoing Brexit negotiations, emphasizing the risk of a no-deal scenario. It explains the backstop, a safety net designed to prevent a hard border in Ireland, safeguard the single market, and protect North-South cooperation. The speaker urges the UK to present practical proposals to achieve these objectives. Despite limited time, the talks are described as friendly and constructive, with a commitment to finding solutions.

What is the UK's stance on leaving the European Union as of October 31st?

• The UK will leave with or without a deal.

• The UK will leave only if a deal is reached.

• The UK has postponed the decision indefinitely.

• The UK will remain in the EU regardless of the deal.

What is the primary purpose of the backstop in the Brexit negotiations?

• To ensure the UK remains in the EU.

• To avoid a hard border on the island of Ireland.

• To increase trade tariffs between the UK and EU.

• To establish a new currency for Ireland.

Which of the following is NOT a goal of the backstop?

• Avoiding a physical hard border on the island of Ireland.

• Safeguarding the integrity of the single market.

• Protecting North-South cooperation in Ireland.

• Increasing the UK's influence in the EU.

What is the EU's stance on the backstop according to the discussions?

• The EU has rejected any changes to the backstop.

• The EU is open to alternative proposals that achieve the same objectives.

• The EU is emotionally attached to the backstop.

• The EU wants to remove the backstop entirely.

What is the tone of the discussions between the UK and the EU as described?

• Hostile and unproductive.

• Friendly and constructive.

• Indifferent and slow.

• Aggressive and confrontational.