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Fate of migrants in UK still unknown as EU talks drag on

PR dla Zagranicy
Roberto Galea 19.02.2016 08:07
The fate of migrant workers in Britain, including around a million Poles, hangs in the balance as intense talks between the EU and UK lasted through the night with no deal yet reached.
(L-R) European Council President Donald Tusk, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and British Prime Minister David Cameron hold a meeting at the European Council in Brussels, Belgium, early 19 February 2016. Photo: EPA/YVES HERMAN(L-R) European Council President Donald Tusk, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and British Prime Minister David Cameron hold a meeting at the European Council in Brussels, Belgium, early 19 February 2016. Photo: EPA/YVES HERMAN

British Prime Minister David Cameron was reported as saying that there was “real hard work to do overnight” in talks with European Council President Donald Tusk, among others.

Cameron on Thursday night pushed for a 13-year ban on EU migrants claiming in-work benefits in the UK.

Polish Prime Minister Beata Szydło tweeted: “Poland's standpoint at the Brussels summit is clear. We want an agreement, but not at any price”.

The talks will continue on Friday, and could extend to the weekend. (rg/pk)

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