German Foreign Minister hopes reason would prevail on Brexit final talks

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Monday he hoped reason would prevail in final talks to secure a deal on Britain's withdrawal from the European Union.

"We are ready for all possibilities.... but we think that, even if time is tight, it is possible to reach a deal between the (European) Commission and Britain and we will put in every effort in the coming days," he told reporters before a meeting of foreign ministers in London.

"I hope that, in the end, reason has the upper hand and that we are in a position in the home straight to be able to seal a deal," he continued.