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Following the difficulties to find a agreement with a view to Brexit, Boris johnson tonight he will meet in Brussels Ursula von der Leyen for a dinner in which we will discuss a possible agreement to be signed before December 31st.
According to some rumors, at the moment the most likely hypothesis would be that of a no agreement between EU and UK, with the parties reaching a real stalemate in the negotiations.
in the meantime Angela Merkel, in a speech to Bundestag Before the European Council on December 10 and 11, he stated that there is still the possibility of finding a solution that satisfies both, but the main obstacle It refers to “evolution clauseOr, as the British government calls it, the “ratchet clause.”
What is the “evolution clause”, the main obstacle to the EU-UK agreement?
It’s about a clause capable of establishing a mechanism that protects both parties in the event that environmental, social and occupational protection standards are raised in one of them, not allowing the other to take advantage of them.
So just in case the European Union activates rules capable of guaranteeing a greater social and economic security, which could lead to increased costs for public and private companies, United Kingdom You will have to adapt to them by standardizing your internal regulations.
A scenario that does not please Boris Johnson and his executive, who agree to harmonize the current system, and then exercise their national sovereignty over these issues.
Merkel’s intervention on Brexit
Merkel Therefore, he reiterated how fundamental this treaty is, since, otherwise, we could find ourselves in a position of unfair competition towards the companies of the community block.
Although there are still differences in the right to fish, The evolution clause It is the real problem to overcome in the negotiations that will be closed, with or without an agreement, at the end of this month.
Meeting in Brussels between Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen
This will be the main topic on the board Between British Prime Minister and the President of the European Commission tonight, so the pessimism of several exponents of the two fronts remains strong.
One of the few who maintains a confident demeanor is Johnson’s cabinet member Michael Gove, who demonstrated to the microphones of Times Radio hope for positive change thanks to the conversation between the two leaders.
Otherwise, as Angela Merkel herself affirms, the European countries will continue on their way and will be prepared to face the No dealas the main objective is to ensure the integrity of the single market.
