Adding a little more on the earlier reports saying the EU wants reasoning from the UK on why it should grant an extension on Brexit

European Commission:

  • "A request for an extension of Article 50 requires the unanimous agreement of all 27 member states."
  • would "consider such a request, giving priority to the need to ensure the functioning of the EU institutions and taking into account the reasons for and duration of a possible extension."

via Reuters

The Irish PM seems in favour:

Adding a little more on the earlier reports saying the EU wants reasoning from the UK on why it should grant an extension on Brexit

the Brexit Express