Shows just how much #EU thinking changed since @BorisJohnson made clear he doesn't seek close alignment on trade/customs. Will be major factor in how #EU27 evaluate any "compromise" deal in next days. H/T to @vonderburchard for translation. Also FF @RymMomtaz who's on scene 2/2

— David M. Herszenhorn (@herszenhorn) October 13, 2019