The duration of an extension - it has got to be in line with the purpose of any such extension, any extension should serve a purpose. The length should be proportional to the objective. Our objective is an orderly withdrawal. 'No-deal' will never by the EU's decision. In order to avoid 'no-deal', the UK needs to agree to a deal.

Michel Barnier

Michel Bernard Barnier (born 9 January 1951) is a French Republican politician who has been serving as European Chief Negotiator for Brexit since December 2016. He has served in several French cabinet positions such as Minister of Foreign Affairs 2004–2005, Minister of State for European Affairs 1995–1997, Minister of the Environment and Way of Life 1993-1995. He has served at European level as European Commissioner for Regional Policy 1999–2004 and European Commissioner for Internal Market and Services 2010–2014. He has been Vice President of the European People's Party 2010–2015.

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