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Amid British Brexit Turmoil, EU Braces for Worst

Lisa Bryant

   PARIS - Britain's political turmoil is again making headlines across
   the English Channel, with a number of European commentators criticizing
   Prime Minister Boris Johnson's handling of Brexit.

   But others, like conservative French lawmaker Nicolas Bay, saluted
   Johnson for standing firm, and honoring Britain's 2016 referendum to
   leave the European Union.

   In Brussels, European Commission spokeswoman Mina Andreeva said the
   EU's position toward Brexit has not changed.

   "There may be twists and turns in political developments in London
   right now, but our position is stable," she said. "We are willing to
   work constructively with Prime Minister Johnson and to look at any
   concrete proposals as long as they're compatible with the withdrawal
   agreement."

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