


@Europarl_EN continues to ensure the democratic scrutiny of the negotiations and assesses the situation through regular meetings with the EU Chief Negotiator and his team. We are very much aware that the work on level-playing field and State Aid has entered the final phase.
This is the critical moment where principles need to be translated into rules and, more importantly, rules need to be guaranteed by a robust enforcement framework. We need to secure an agreement that tackles this and other remaining issues in the area of governance and fisheries.
Swift progress is of the essence. An agreement needs to be reached within very few days if Council and Parliament are to complete their respective procedures before the end of the transition period. Democratic scrutiny is not negotiable.
I commend Michel Barnier and his negotiation team for the patience, flexibility and professionalism shown in these negotiations.