That's awkward! EU's Brexit negotiator GETS LOST & is forced to run from Article 50 probe
THIS is the astonishing moment the European Union’s chief Brexit negotiator refused to answer a question on Article 50 as he was chased down by a Sky News journalist.
Michel Barnier was “ambushed” just before entering Thursday’s meeting of EU leaders in Brussels.
It’s the final summit Theresa May will attend before formally launching Britain’s two-year divorce process from the bloc later this month.
However, as the Europhile attempted to join Europe’s bigwigs at the £300million Europa building, he found it difficult to make an entrance without being quizzed by the waiting press.
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Monsieur Barnier, can we just talk to you about Brexit?
In the awkward moments leading up to the French politician getting "lost", Sky News reporter Mark Stone says: “Mr Barnier is arriving here, Monsieur Barnier, can we just talk to you about Brexit?”
As Mr Barnier attempts to walk hurriedly past the journalist, he can be heard saying “no comment”.
Undeterred, Stone continues: “When do you think it will happen, when will Article 50 be triggered? Are you willing to give Britain a good deal?”
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The Brexit negotiator, still refusing the answer, then looks slightly bewildered as he becomes trapped by flags which lead to the building’s entrance.
“Please - have a good day,” Mr Barnier says he desperately tries to work out which way he is supposed to be walking, before storming off out of sight.
Stone continues: "This is the EU's Brexit negotiator, who seems to be somewhat lost at the moment as he heads into this new EU building and he now finds himself somewhat amusingly ambushed by the media - that was entertaining I have to say."
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The European council presidency was the first item on the agenda of Thursday’s summit in Brussels.
Poland has threatened to derail proceedings as it attempts to stop the re-election of Donald Tusk as the bloc’s president.
It’s likely all EU leaders, bar Warsaw, will extend his term for another 30 months.
However, Prime Minister Beata Szydlo said nothing should be decided without Poland’s agreement.
The Law and Justice Party, which is currently in power, relentlessly opposes Mr Tusk, a former prime minister from a rival party.