the probe launched following a "sports illustrated" article in february. a top european union official is warning there is still a long way to go on the britain exit from the eu. now the brexit deadline six months away. we have the latest from austria where eu leaders are holding a summit. it feels like groundhog day every day on the brexit front. we get closer and closer and the same sticking points remain. >> reporter: exactly. we are in the beautiful city here in salzburg. it is clear they are not singing same tune with brexit. the sticking point in the last 24 hours and has been a sticking point is what to do with the border of northern ireland and republic of ireland.