EU’s Barnier Says Brexit Deal ‘Unlikely’ After Talks Deadlocked

The transcript discusses the lack of progress in key areas such as fisheries, governance, and social security coordination between the UK and the EU. Despite some advancements in technical areas like energy cooperation and anti-money laundering, the overall sentiment is that an agreement seems unlikely given the time constraints. The speaker emphasizes the need for agreement on fundamental issues to consolidate a final text.

What was the sentiment expressed about the progress made during the week?

What does the speaker believe about the likelihood of an agreement between the UK and the European Union?