It's in the EU's interest to press ahead with Brexit negotiations

Delaying Brexit negotiation process would only prolong uncertainty about direction of its future

The extraordinary outcome of the UK general election and the uncertain domestic political climate has led to calls by Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon for a “short pause” in the Brexit process. Despite this, Brexit negotiations are now scheduled to begin on June 19.

There are no advantages for the EU in delaying or pausing Brexit negotiations. It is ready and waiting to negotiate an orderly British withdrawal – and keen to press ahead to limit the uncertainty caused by Brexit.

Delaying the negotiation process would only prolong uncertainty about the direction of Brexit. Meanwhile, the