The European Commission Spokesperson Margaritis Schinas updated journalists on the conversation between Jean-Claude Juncker and British Prime Minister Theresa May.
Schinas reported that the leaders took stock of technical work completed, and said that no meetings at a political level are scheduled for this week. He said that the Commission has made further proposals on further reassurances that the backstop will be temporary. The Commission is committed to using its best endeavours to replace the backstop and said that it is ready to launch a dedicated workstream on alternative arrangements during the transition period. The Commission, Schinas reported, was still committed to ratifying this deal before the 29 March, but added that this was in the hands of the House of Commons this week .
Schinas reported that the leaders took stock of technical work completed, and said that no meetings at a political level are scheduled for this week. He said that the Commission has made further proposals on further reassurances that the backstop will be temporary. The Commission is committed to using its best endeavours to replace the backstop and said that it is ready to launch a dedicated workstream on alternative arrangements during the transition period. The Commission, Schinas reported, was still committed to ratifying this deal before the 29 March, but added that this was in the hands of the House of Commons this week .
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