Jean-Claude Juncker used one of his last speeches to parliament to claim Brexit was a "waste of time and a waste of energy". https://www.theneweuropean.co.uk/top-stories/jean-claude-juncker-says-brexit-has-been-a-waste-of-time-and-energy-1-6335461
Boris Johnson met Jean-Claude Juncker for the first time since his election in July. No apparent progress on Brexit was made, damping hopes of a swift breakthrough. https://on.wsj.com/30l9F7q