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Hopes of reaching an agreement on Brexit within a few weeks have increased after key EU leaders expressed optimism about the possibility of reaching an agreement.
The Irish Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, insisted that it was increasingly important to reach an agreement "as soon as possible".
These remarks came after European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and his counterpart at the European Council, Donald Tusk, delivered exceptionally optimistic messages.
Mr Juncker issued a positive note when asked if an agreement could be concluded, saying to the Austrian media: "I have reason to believe that the potential for rapprochement between the two parties has increased these last days".
Mr Tusk said that the European Union was trying to reach an agreement this month by adding: "And I think that it is possible to reach an agreement by the end of the year. # 39; year. "
Mr Varadkar said: "There will be a summit in Brussels in just two weeks and it will be an opportunity for us to take stock.
"I hope that at this stage decisive progress will allow us to conclude an agreement before November. But that remains to be seen because I think there is still much to do.
"It is increasingly important that we reach an agreement as soon as possible.
"I would have worries for business, jobs and the economy if we were to run until December – in the New Year – without knowing what would be the content of it. withdrawal agreement. "
Irish Deputy Prime Minister Simon Coveney said the negotiations are now entering an intensive phase.
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He told the press association: "It is time for the talented British and European negotiators to be locked in a room and finalize the withdrawal agreement over the next two weeks.
"The European summit of 17 and 18 October is to show progress for a special summit to be convened in November.
"The position of Ireland and the EU has not changed and the UK must respect its written commitments of December and March last. It is a guarantee that guarantees no hard borders in Ireland, nor any control or related infrastructure.
"We do not want the backstop to be used, rather we want a close trading relationship with the UK negotiated during the transition period of a Brexit managed.
"We think this can be done and that politicians have the responsibility to give the ultimate impetus for an agreement."
At the same time, Chris Bryant, a prominent pro-European Labor MP, said he was not involved in talks with the government on an agreement after Downing Street launched a "charm offensive" in an attempt to gain support from opposition to the position of Prime Minister Theresa May
– Press Association
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