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EP to support compromise on reform of British EU membership: Schulz

Xinhua, February 16, 2016 Adjust font size:

The European Parliament (EP) will do its utmost to support compromise on reform of Britain's EU membership, EP President Martin Schulz said Tuesday.

He spoke after British Prime Minister David Cameron discussed Parliament's position with leading members of European Parliament (MEPs), according to a press release.

Cameron's visit came ahead of Thursday's European Council summit when European leaders will try to come to an agreement. Schulz will attend to present Parliament's position.

Schulz said his meeting with Cameron was "constructive," discussing issues such as migrants claiming benefits and how to prevent non-eurozone countries from being discriminated against.

Although Schulz said Parliament was committed to being as constructive and fast as possible in the case of a deal, he could not guarantee the outcome.

"The European Parliament will do the utmost to support the compromise and a fair deal, but I can't guarantee the result in the Parliament," warned Schulz. Endit