Brexit Accord Is Already Being Hammered Out, Spain Says

Borrell reiterates EU position that deal won’t be re-opened
May is seeking legally binding tweaks to persuade MPs

Borrell discusses Brexit, U.S. auto tariffs, and Spain’s upcoming election.(Source: Bloomberg)

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By Charles Penty, Ben Sills, and Flavia Jackson

February 20, 2019 at 3:22 PM UTC

Updated on

February 20, 2019 at 5:20 PM UTC

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A Brexit agreement is already being hammered out in Brussels, according to Spain’s foreign minister, as the bloc seeks reassuring language that can convince British members of Parliament to back the deal.

Prime Minister Theresa May is heading back to Brussels on Wednesday, seeking changes to the divorce agreement. Even as European Union leaders are sounding downbeat -- with Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker saying Brexit is wasting his time -- Foreign Minister Josep Borrell sees progress being made. A summit in Egypt on Sunday is being touted as a possible opportunity for talks.