“As far as the European Parliament is concerned, the principles governing our future relations are clear: single market integrity must be preserved, a third country cannot be treated more favourably than an EU member state and a level playing field is essential. Working from these guidelines, we want to achieve the closest possible relationship between…
Category: Brexit
Tusk: Brexit means “drifting apart”
Commenting of the future of the economic relations with the UK, the president of the European Council Donald Tusk said: “During my talks in London last Thursday, and in her speech last Friday, Prime Minister Theresa May confirmed that the UK will leave the Single Market, leave the customs union and leave the jurisdiction of…
Barnier’s “cynical” financial services stance
France said that it was not conducting hard Brexit talks, however it considers there is a little chance of securing a free trade deal for financial services that would provide the degree of access sought by Britain’s biggest tax paying sector. UK public group Change Britain called French stance of UK financial services access “cynical”. Michel…
Financial services as part of Brexit deal
British Prime Minister Theresa May said that she would like to include financial services as a part of Article 50 agreement with the EU27, shaping new relationship with the European Union after Brexit, elaborating the suggestions she made in her Manson speech #RoadToBrexit. The UK is the best place in the world to start and…
May perceives Brexit as ‘new beginning’
British Prime Minister Theresa May explained her concept of Brexit a unique engagement, different from any free trade agreement in the world, explaining the European Union leadership it is in “shared interest”. She also underlined that the existing models are not suitable: both Norway and Canada agreements with the EU have implications that can not…
May to announce “Road to Brexit”
Theresa May will declare her stand on UK-EU trade agreement after Brexit , and the anticipated “ambitious economic partnership” with the EU27 . Tomorrow I will set out the next step on the #RoadtoBrexit pic.twitter.com/wcGRQmOXqN — Theresa May (@theresa_may) March 1, 2018 In a major speech at the Mansion House, in the City of London,…
EU Draft Withdrawal Agreement harder than expected
The European Commission published the draft Withdrawal Agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom. Tusk: I’m sure that all essential elements of draft #Brexit Withdrawal Agreement will be accepted by all. Barnier has full support of both EU institutions and EU27. — Preben Aamann (@PrebenEUspox) March 1, 2018 The draft Withdrawal Agreement translates into legal…
Trade secretary against remaining in Customs Union
The UK trade secretary Liam Fox intends to warn about implications of the remaining in a customs union with the European Union after Brexit, he claims that it will impact the economy in a negative way calling the prospect “a sellout of Britain’s national interests.” Brexit: Liam Fox to warn of customs union 'sell out' https://t.co/Wq5PO3kk9f…
Tusk defines UK position as “illusion”
In his remarks following the Informal meeting of the European leaders the president of the EU Council criticised the position of the UK government in Brexit talks, calling it an “illusion”. #BREAKING Britain's position on Brexit 'based on pure illusion', says EU's Donald Tusk — AFP News Agency (@AFP) February 23, 2018 The criticism came…
Bishop: Customs Union not compatible with free trade deal
Britain and Australia would not be able to negotiate a bilateral trade deal if Britain decides to stay in the European Union’s customs union after Brexit, Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said on Monday (19/02/2018). https://twitter.com/suzemetherell/status/965628108639531010
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