EU leaders would respond positively on Brexit transition: Donald Tusk

European Council President Donald Tusk said on Thursday that he was sure EU leaders would respond positively to any request from Britain for a longer transition period after Brexit.

Speaking to reporters after a summit, Tusk said the issue of lengthening the transition from 21 months had not been discussed by leaders but noted that British Prime Minister Theresa May had originally spoken of a transition of about two years.

Earlier, May said she was open to extending the transition by a few months.