Gove arrives at EU for Brexit talks with Sefcovic

The European Union and recently departed EU member Britain entered a crucial week of Brexit talks on Monday.

Michael Gove, the UK minister in charge of Brexit planning, traveled to Brussels for talks with EU Commission Vice-President Maros Sefcovic.

Both sides are hoping to salvage a rudimentary trade deal within weeks, despite a negotiating climate spiked with accusations of untrustworthiness.

The talks will centre on Britain's recent threat to renege on parts of the withdrawal treaty it signed and which allowed it to officially leave on 31 January 2021.

Trade negotiators take over as of Tuesday to see if a free trade deal will still be possible by the end of the year, when a transition period runs out.

Both sides stand to lose hundreds of thousands of jobs and a big chunk of their income if they fail to find a compromise agreement.

Yet, Brussels and London have been digging in their heels and have vowed not to compromise on key issues.