PoliticsEU Signals Brexit Optimism as Both Sides Target Deal by MidnightGetting agreement is difficult but possible, Barnier saysU.K. submitted revised proposals; France says they’re seriousFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftBarnier Says Brexit Deal Still PossibleFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftGift this articleContact us:Provide news feedback or report an errorConfidential tip?Send a tip to our reportersSite feedback:Take our SurveyNew WindowFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftBy Ian Wishart, Jonathan Stearns, and Kitty DonaldsonOctober 15, 2019 at 11:31 AM UTCUpdated on October 15, 2019 at 12:35 PM UTCBookmarkSaveLock This article is for subscribers only.Sign up to our Brexit Bulletin, follow us @Brexit and subscribe to our podcast.The European Union struck a more optimistic tone about the prospects of a Brexit deal on Tuesday after the U.K. sent revised proposals in a bid to meet a midnight deadline.