EU willing to be 'creative' to get Brexit trade deal

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday that it was still uncertain if a deal on future relationship between EU and UK could be struck before end of year.

Speaking at European Parliament von der Leyen insisted that important issues remain to be solved before reaching an agreement including questions of a "level playing field, governance, and fisheries."

Von der Leyen also insisted that mechanisms to resolve differences should be clear, to avoid reliving withdrawal agreement implementation controversy.