It’s a critical week for the United Kingdom in its efforts to leave the European Union.
British Prime Minister Theresa May met with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker in Brussels in hopes of finalizing a Brexit deal.
On Sunday, leaders from 28 EU countries are expected to vote on the 585-page draft the British cabinet approved last week.
The most difficult hurdle is expected next month in the British parliament. Already two cabinet members and two junior ministers have resigned, and there have been calls for a no-confidence vote against the prime minister.
CGTN’s Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels.
To discuss all of this:
- Helen Thomas is the CEO and founder of Blonde Money, a macroeconomic consulting firm.
- Geraint Johnes is a professor of economics at Lancaster University.
- Alexis Poulin is the co-founder of Le Monde Moderne and an analyst on European Union affairs.
- Garret Martin is a professorial lecturer at the School of International Service at American University.
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