03-05-2024 12:16 AM Jerusalem Timing

Hollande Says Britain Deal ’Possible’ but Can’t Hold EU back

Hollande Says Britain Deal ’Possible’ but Can’t Hold EU back

French President Francois Hollande said an EU deal with Britain was "possible" but ruled out any terms that would hold the the bloc back, amid concerns over demands for safeguards for non-euro countries.

HollandeFrench President Francois Hollande said an EU deal with Britain was "possible" but ruled out any terms that would hold the the bloc back, amid concerns over demands for safeguards for non-euro countries.

"A deal is possible if certain conditions are met," Hollande said as he arrived at a Brussels summit. "But no country can have the right to veto, we cannot hold Europe back from advancing."