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EU leaders agree to open phase 2 of Brexit talks
By EUobserver
EU leaders agreed on Friday that "sufficient progress" has been made in the Brexit negotiations to "move on to the second phase", European Council president Donald Tusk tweeted during an EU summit in Brussels. Tusk added "congratulations" to UK prime minister Theresa May. Phase two focuses on transition and trade, phase one agreed on citizens' rights, the Irish border and a financial settlement.