We do not expect to reach an agreement at this stage. The discussions will continue over the week-end and on Monday.

I hope we will get an agreement, if we are going to get an agreement at all, before the summit.

The Commission is considering making an offer on the agriculture negotiations but no decision has been taken. There will be no move today.

The agreement will give players on both sides clarity, certainty and predictability.

I am very glad that we have been able to reach agreement on this important question. The EU has worked hard for this outcome and welcomes that others have moved to make this possible.

negotiation and agreement, and not confrontation.