European leaders agree to Brexit extension

Published October 28, 2019 8:45am ET



European leaders have agreed to the United Kingdom’s request for a three-month Brexit extension, averting a no-deal split later this week.

European Council President Donald Tusk said the “flextension” would be granted until Jan. 31. The extension could be cut short if Prime Minister Boris Johnson reaches a deal before January 2020.

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