Europe and UK prepare for next phase of Brexit talks

European Parliament is forming its internal structure to deal with upcoming United Kingdom tre negotiations.

UK Coordination Group, chaired by German Member of European Parliament, David McAllister, replaces Brexit Steering Group.

McAllister said process will have to move quickly, with certain things priorised before negotiations end late October or beginning of vember, as British government voted against extending transition period.

"It's important that we speak with one voice as a European Parliament," said McAllister on Wednesday, before ding various committee chairs will be invited to speak to UK Coordination Group when ir relevant issues are being discussed with negotiation team.

Michel Barnier, European Commission UK tre negotiator, said tre negotiations with UK will commence late February.

Barnier will brief European Parliament before and after each round of UK tre negotiations.