"The EU27 has agreed that it will accept the UK's request for a Brexit flextension until 31 January 2020," Tusk said in a tweet
"Trade wars will lead to recession, while trade deals will boost the economy," Tusk said as leaders of the G7 countries descended on the French resort town of Biarritz for a three-day summit
Group of Seven leaders are meeting in Biarritz, France, Saturday amid mounting tensions over trade, climate and threats to the global economy
A steady stream of refugees has flowed into Europe over the last year, largely fleeing from the civil war in Syria