Barnier says 'significant issues' remain in Brexit talks

• EU Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos told reporters that Michel Barnier had told the commission.
• European Union's chief Brexit negotiator warned senior officials Wednesday that "significant issues".

BRUSSELS: The European Union's chief Brexit negotiator warned senior officials Wednesday that "significant issues" remain in the way of efforts to agree a deal with London on the eve of a key summit.

EU Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos told reporters that Michel Barnier had told the commission that "ongoing talks have been constructive but there still remains a number of significant issues to resolve."