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Xinhua News Agency, London, September 10(International observation) The main differences reappeared in the negotiations between the United Kingdom and Europe
Xinhua News Agency reporter Yang Xiaojing and Wang Huihui
The eighth round of negotiations on future relations between the UK and the EU ended in London on the 10th. After this round of negotiations found changes such as attempts by the British side to rewrite the “Brexit” agreement with national legislation. and the EU’s emergency call for a special meeting between the two sides, although not completely broken, the EU said that mutual trust between the two sides has been “seriously damaged” and is “intensifying preparations.” Putting a chaotic end to Britain’s exit from the European Union. “
Analysts noted that in this round of negotiations, Britain and Europe have been tough, trying to break the long-standing stalemate in the negotiations by exerting strong mutual pressure. However, people are concerned that this game of “glances” between the two parties could end the results of the “Brexit” negotiations in recent years, increasing the risk of a “no-deal Brexit” and leading to a result “lose-lose”.
Britain and Europe don’t give in to each other
The UK and the European Union began a new round of future relationship negotiations with a trade deal in the center in London on the 8th. The British government announced the internal market bill on the 9th, which caused controversy because it was considered that the terms involving Northern Ireland nullified the “Brexit” deal. Under the bill, if its provisions are inconsistent with the “Brexit” withdrawal agreement or the content of special agreements related to Northern Ireland, the provisions of the bill will prevail.
British Prime Minister Johnson pointed out in the lower house of parliament on the 9th that to guarantee Northern Ireland’s interests, the UK needs a “legal safety net” to protect it from the “extreme or irrational” interpretation of the “Brexit deal. “.
In response to the British approach, the EU reacted strongly, believing that the bill violated the “Brexit” deal. On the 9th, the president of the European Commission, Von der Lein, bluntly criticized Britain’s move for “violating international law and destroying mutual trust.” On the same day, the President of the European Council, Michelle, stated that the “Brexit” agreement is an agreement reached between Great Britain and Europe and approved by the British Parliament, which must be fully implemented.
The Vice President of the European Commission, Marosh Shevcovico, rushed to London on the 10th for a special meeting with Gove, the British Cabinet Minister. Sevczovic warned that the “Brexit” agreement provides a series of response mechanisms and remedies for violations of legal obligations. The EU will not hesitate to use these mechanisms and measures. He called on the UK to withdraw the bill by the end of this month at the latest. The British side refused.
Analysts noted that the long delay in previous rounds of negotiations may not only cause the UK to pay more “breakout fees” to the EU in the future, but it may also make the UK unable to enjoy the benefits. during this period and participate in any internal EU decision-making. Public opinion generally believes that the Johnson administration wants to pressure the EU in an apparently “all or nothing” form of “no-deal Brexit” to force the EU to make corresponding commitments.
On the eve of this round of negotiations, Johnson issued an ultimatum to the EU, stating that “if the deal is to enter into force later this year, an agreement needs to be reached before the EU summit on October 15. “. He threatened that if there is still no consensus by then, both parties “should accept this fact and look forward”, and insisted that “no agreement to leave the European Union” would be “a good result for the United Kingdom.”
High risk of “no deal Brexit”
The deadlock in negotiations between the UK and Europe has compounded people’s concerns about Britain’s “no-deal Brexit” on December 31 this year. Britain officially “Brexit” on January 31, and then entered an 11-month transition period. If the UK and Europe fail to reach a trade deal during the transition period, the two sides will return to the WTO framework and re-implement border inspections and tariffs, which will increase trade costs.
Analysts noted that “no-deal Brexit” means higher tariffs and chaotic trade and economic relations. This is probably a “lose-lose” situation for both Britain and Europe, and it is obviously not the outcome that all parties want.
David Frost, Britain’s chief representative of the “Brexit” negotiations, issued a statement on the 10th, saying that the British side is still committed to reaching a deal before mid-October, and the two sides have agreed to continue. negotiations in Brussels as scheduled. However, addressing the main differences in the negotiations between the UK and Europe, he said the EU insisted that the UK must change its position on state aid and fisheries, otherwise it would not have substantive textual discussions on any another subject. This position can restrict negotiations between the two parties. Make progress.
Bernd Lange, chairman of the European Parliament’s Committee on International Trade, warned that if the UK and Europe want to reach an agreement, it must be no later than October 31. The time pressure is enormous, because the two parties have not yet proposed a workable legal text to form a Compromise Text.
Analysts believe that trade is at the core of future UK-Europe relations negotiations, and the ‘no-deal Brexit’ will bring great uncertainty to the UK and European markets. Well-known investment bank Goldman Sachs predicts that if the two sides fail to reach a trade deal, along with the overlapping impact of the new corona epidemic, as of 2021, the EU and UK may have nearly a trillion. dollars in trade “in chaos”. (Participating reporter: Li Jizhi)
