The European Union (EU) has given the formal green light for a second phase of negotiations on Britain’s departure from the bloc.
The talks will now focus on a transition period and the future trading relationship between the two sides. 
EU leaders meeting in Brussels said on Friday that the way was clear for the opening of the second phase of Brexit negotiations with the UK.
European Council Donald Tusk announced the agreement on Twitter, at the same time congratulating British Prime Minister Theresa May on having brought the divorce settlement negotiations thus far. 
Friday’s approval gives May a welcome success after …read more
Source: The Citizen
