Michel Barnier’s greeting is cordial, but with a courtesy that creates a
certain distance. He is very careful with language—when he is unsure
about the right word to use, he casts a glance at his Irish press
officer—as befits the official whom the European Commission appointed to
be its chief negotiator with the United Kingdom government after its
Brexit referendum in 2016. He is known around Brussels for his
dedication to his morning workout at the swimming pool and for his
command of the brief, in particular an affection for PowerPoint
presentations. In both respects, he appeared in better shape than his
British counterparts in the Brexit talks when we met a few days before
the European parliamentary elections, which coincided with the
resignation of British Prime Minister Theresa May on May 24.
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