Britain, EU reach crucial deal to open next phase of Brexit talks

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker (R) and British Prime Minister Theresa May attend a joint press conference in Brussels, Belgium, Dec. 8, 2017. The European Commission has found sufficient progress in the first phase of the Brexit talks and will recommend to the European Council to open the second phase, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said Friday. (Xinhua/The European Union)