Brexit negotiations

Press release - Brexit Adjustment Reserve: MEPs want swift disbursement of €5 billion fund

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
European Union, Economy of the European Union, Politics of the European Union, Multiannual Financial Framework, Brexit, Negotiation, Brexit negotiations

Parliament adopted on Wednesday its position regarding the 5 billion Brexit Adjustment Reserve (in 2018 prices - 5.4 billion in current prices).

Key Points: 
  • Parliament adopted on Wednesday its position regarding the 5 billion Brexit Adjustment Reserve (in 2018 prices - 5.4 billion in current prices).
  • Talks with the Council will start on 9 June and MEPs intend to reach a political agreement on 17 June so that funds will be available quickly.
  • With a strong mandate, we can now enter into negotiations with member states, which we want to conclude before the end of the current Council presidency.
  • Background

    On 25 December 2020, the Commission presented its proposal for the Brexit Adjustment Reserve, which will be set up as a special instrument outside of the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) budget ceilings.

Impact of Brexit on the Textile and Clothing Industries in the EU and the UK - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Retail, Textiles, Manufacturing, Fashion, Disaster preparedness, Brexit, Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, Portmanteaus, Negotiation, United Kingdom and the European Union, Decision-making, Brexit negotiations, Brexit and arrangements for science and technology

The "Editorial: Impact of Brexit on the Textile and Clothing Industries in the EU and the UK" report from Textiles Intelligence Ltd. has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Editorial: Impact of Brexit on the Textile and Clothing Industries in the EU and the UK" report from Textiles Intelligence Ltd. has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • In this report, Robin Anson analyses the findings of the study with particular reference to the effects of the two scenarios - a "no deal" Brexit and a "soft" Brexit - on employment and value added in the UK and EU textile and clothing industries.
  • A transitional arrangement designed to bridge the gap between the UK's departure from the EU on January 31, 2020, and full independence is due to come to an end on December 31, 2020.
  • The end of the transitional arrangement will have far-reaching consequences for the textile and clothing industries in the UK and in the remaining 27 EU member states.

Article - Sassoli on forced Minsk landing: response must be strong, immediate, unified

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Brexit, Brexit negotiations, Disaster preparedness, European Union, Negotiation

The President of the European Parliament made the appeal at the start of the European Council on 24 May.

Key Points: 
  • The President of the European Parliament made the appeal at the start of the European Council on 24 May.
  • Our response must be strong, immediate and unified.
  • Tonight you have a great responsibility to show that the Union is not a paper tiger.
  • He also called for a true European migration reception policy and referred to the resolution adopted by Parliament on this last week.

Press release - Brexit: €5 billion to help EU countries mitigate social and economic impact

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
European Union, Organizations, Economy of the European Union, Politics of the European Union, Continents, Brexit, Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, Portmanteaus, Multiannual Financial Framework, Brexit negotiations, Budget of the European Union

The 5 billion euro fund (in 2018 prices - 5.4 billion in current prices) will be set up as a special instrument outside of the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) budget ceilings.

Key Points: 
  • The 5 billion euro fund (in 2018 prices - 5.4 billion in current prices) will be set up as a special instrument outside of the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) budget ceilings.
  • MEPs also demanded that financial and banking entities benefitting from the UKs withdrawal from the EU be excluded from receiving support from BAR.
  • We must ensure that EU aid reaches the countries, regions, companies and people most affected by Brexit.
  • Background

    On 25 December 2020, the Commission presented its proposal for the Brexit Adjustment Reserve, a financial tool to help EU countries to counter the adverse economic and social consequences of UK withdrawal.

Michel Barnier, at the EESC plenary session: "Brexit shows the EU is not a prison, but those who leave have to face the consequences"

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Friday, January 29, 2021
Disaster preparedness, Negotiation, United Kingdom and the European Union, Foreign relations of the European Union, Withdrawal from the European Union, Politics of the European Union, European Union, EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement, Brexit, Michel Barnier, Brexit negotiations

For the first time after the signature of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement Michel Barnier, Head of the European Commission Task Force for Relations with the United Kingdom expressed publicly his views on the text during a debate at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) January plenary session.

Key Points: 
  • For the first time after the signature of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement Michel Barnier, Head of the European Commission Task Force for Relations with the United Kingdom expressed publicly his views on the text during a debate at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) January plenary session.
  • This agreement starts a new era of our relationship with the UK, but we will have to face together a number of issues in the future, said Barnier.
  • In his speech, Michel Barnier insisted on the fact that Brexit has no positive outcomes: This is a divorce, and nobody should be happy after a divorce.

An agreement based on four pillars

    • The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement is based on four pillars.
    • This agreement preserves and defends the European single market.
    • The second priority was to put in place an ambitious social and economic cooperation in a number of fields.
    • The agreement also includes security among its priorities, taking into account current challenges shared by the EU and the UK, as terrorism, cybersecurity or human rights.
    • Finally, the agreement includes important arrangements in term of governance, with a number of bilateral bodies and committees (up to 19) that should be put in place to ensure the monitoring of its application.
    • The agreement has also defended the interest of a Member State, Ireland; it has proved that not only trade but also peace and stability are key priorities for the EU.
    • And he concluded: This is not the end of Brexit, there is still a long way to go.

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Concern at lack of structured regional dimension in EU-UK deal

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Organizations, Foreign relations of the European Union, Articles, Disaster preparedness, Negotiation, EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement, European Union, Brexit negotiations, Brexit

Local and regional leaders express relief at agreement, but identify major losses, uncertainties and challenges for regions and cities.

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  • Local and regional leaders express relief at agreement, but identify major losses, uncertainties and challenges for regions and cities.
  • Local and regional politicians from the European Union voiced short-term relief mixed with long-term caution and concern at their first meeting with UK counterparts since the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement was settled on 24 December.
  • Longer-term concerns raised by EU politicians included data protection, the impact on fishing communities in the EU, and a lowering of environmental standards in the UK.
  • He continued:"Politically, I fear that five-yearly reviews will ensure an environment of uncertainty for both sides.
  • I will seek reassurances from Mr Barnier the EU's Chief Negotiatior and the European Parliament that the ongoing talks will develop the regional dimension of this very important relationship."
  • Options could include, she said, association with the new Parliamentary Partnership Assembly, or with the civil-society platform, or the creation of a specific body for local and regional authorities.
  • Erasmus and scientific cooperation were along with recognition of professional qualifications among the major losses for EU and UK citizens identified in the deal by both EU and UK regional and municipal leaders.
  • The CoR launched theCoR-UK Contact GroupinSeptember 2020, and held its first meeting with UK representatives inNovember 2020.

Article - Coming up in Parliament: vaccines, EU-UK deal, recovery

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Monday, January 11, 2021
Organizations, Articles, United Nations General Assembly, Confederations, European Union, Brexit negotiations, Israel–European Union relations

EU-UK agreement

Key Points: 
  • EU-UK agreement

    On Monday, the international trade committee starts examining the deal on the future EU-UK relations concluded on 24 December 2020.

  • The international trade committee and the foreign affairs committee will hold a joint debate on Thursday.
  • Other committees (transport, fisheries, economic affairs and internal market) will also discuss the impact of the deal in their respective policies.
  • MEPs will also discuss how the EU biodiversity strategy for the next decade can address the problem.

Article - Brexit deal: how new EU-UK relations will affect you

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Thursday, January 7, 2021
Disaster preparedness, Negotiation, Organizations, Articles, Brexit withdrawal agreement, Politics of Europe, European Union, Brexit negotiations

There was a transition period during which the UK remained part of the Single market and Customs Union to allow for negotiations on the future relations.

Key Points: 
  • There was a transition period during which the UK remained part of the Single market and Customs Union to allow for negotiations on the future relations.
  • Following intense negotiations, an agreement on future EU-UK relations was concluded end of December 2020.
  • MEPs are currently scrutinising the text in the specialised parliamentary committees before voting on it during a plenary session.
  • A number of issues were already covered by the withdrawal agreement, which the EU and the UK agreed at the end of 2019.

Press release: European Council President Charles Michel on the agreement on the future EU-UK relationship

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Friday, December 25, 2020
Brexit, European Commission, Government, Disaster preparedness, Negotiation, Ladson family, Ursula von der Leyen, Michel Barnier, Von der Leyen, President of the European Union, Trade negotiation between the UK and the EU, Brexit negotiations

The announcement that the negotiators have reached an agreement is a major step forward to establish a close relationship between the EU and the UK.

Key Points: 
  • The announcement that the negotiators have reached an agreement is a major step forward to establish a close relationship between the EU and the UK.
  • We thank the President of the Commission Ursula von der Leyen and Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier for their tireless efforts.Charles Michel, President of the European Council:

    For our citizens and businesses a comprehensive agreement with our neighbour, friend and ally is the best outcome.

  • We will continue to uphold the same unity.These have been very challenging negotiations but the process is not over.
  • Now is the time for the Council and the European Parliament to analyse the agreement reached at negotiators level, before they give their green lights.

Press release - Sassoli: Deal on EU-UK future relations brings clarity for EU citizens and workers

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Friday, December 25, 2020
Organizations, Articles, United Nations General Assembly, Confederations, European Union, Brexit negotiations, Fish for finance

The Parliament thanks and congratulates the EU and UK negotiators for their intense efforts to reach, albeit at the last minute, this historic agreement.

Key Points: 
  • The Parliament thanks and congratulates the EU and UK negotiators for their intense efforts to reach, albeit at the last minute, this historic agreement.
  • "In just a few days, EU law will no longer apply in the UK.
  • Decisions have consequences - travel and trade between the EU and UK will not be as frictionless as before.
  • The EU has achieved its main objective, namely to preserve our unique model of integration and stability as well as to protect the long-term interests of EU citizens and businesses."