The negotiating parties have been working on the issue for weeks and the exponents are now very close to solutions. This also applies to the problem of customs, state aid and health controls on food, etc.
While the details are nearly cleared, there are still political differences involved in the matter. Especially when it comes to running the country. One of the sources said those were the more complicated conversations.
10 days
However, the negotiating parties believe they can reach a final agreement within 10 days before the talks enter their final stage. If this were to actually happen, it is up to all political parties involved to accept it. That means British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak runs the risk of Northern Irish unionists or conservative Brexiteers speaking out against the plans and the deal could still fail.