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Shortly before the start of the next round of Brexit talks, Britain is showing signs of tough negotiating stance. Unlike the previous government, London will not cower first this time, British chief negotiator David Frost told the Mail on Sunday: The EU should understand “that we mean what we say and they should take our position seriously.”
Frost stressed that there was no way for his country to compromise when it comes to independence and “having control over our own laws.” The British would have voted in favor. “And that will happen at the end of the year, whatever happens.” A lot of preparations had been made in the event of an EU exit without an agreement with the EU. “I don’t think we are afraid of that.”
Brexit talks in London, which have been stalled for months, will resume on Tuesday. The sticking points include Britain’s insistence on full autonomy in state aid and lawsuits in the field of fisheries.
Britain left the EU in January. However, until the end of the year there is still a transitional phase in which future relationships need to be clarified, for example in the field of trade. If no agreement is reached, there is a risk of an unregulated exit. In such a case, experts warn of potentially serious financial consequences for both parties.
