While a deal seems unlikely to be announced tonight, UK sources said if talks continue beyond this evening it will be a good sign of progress. While the row is not directly related to Brexit trade talks, it could derail fragile diplomacy between EU and UK. Meanwhile The Times reported the leaders of Germany and France were willing to concede ground over the level playing field in a key compromise. An EU diplomat told Reuters: "Despite intensive negotiations until late last night, the gaps on level playing field, governance and fisheries are still not bridged. He said there appeared to be a "very challenging issue" still to be resolved over the so-called "level playing field" rules on fair competition.

Source: Daily Mirror December 07, 2020 09:31 UTC