What is the EU doing to prepare for a no-deal Brexit?

Analysis: In many respects the EU’s preparations for a no-deal scenario are more advanced than the UK’s, says Jon Stone

Preparing for the worst (EPA)

The prime minister has refused to rule out a no-deal Brexit, and her government is making some preparations to cushion the expected impact of such a withdrawal.

But in many respects, the EU is further ahead than the UK when it comes to preparations. It has made a number of changes to deal with a no-deal Brexit – as well as the possible disruption caused even by an orderly withdrawal.

Who is responsible for the EU’s no-deal preparations?