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Stanley Johnson (left), father of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson (right) – Photo: AFP
“If I understand correctly, I am French. My mother was born in France, my maternal grandmother and great-grandfather were French, so for me this is like rediscovering what was inherent,” said Stanley Johnson. shared with RTL on December 31st.
As a former member of the European Parliament, Mr Johnson’s “father” has a special link to the European Union (EU). In a referendum on whether the UK should leave the EU (Brexit) in 2016, he voted to “stay in the EU”.
“I will always be European, that’s for sure. You cannot tell a Briton that you are not European. Having a binding relationship with the EU is very important.” important, “Mr. Stanley Johnson told RTL Radio in French.
His son, current British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, according to Reuters News, is “the face of the British exit group”, once declaring that “Britain can become a powerful nation.” , autonomy without the need for a “bureaucratic EU”.
Since coming to power in July 2019, Boris Johnson has worried about his willingness to leave the EU without reaching a deal with the bloc (“hard” Brexit), which could create an image. Enjoy many serious and disturbing issues, such as trade, investment and travel relations between the UK and the EU.
The “hard” Brexit finally did not come after the two sides reached the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement on December 24, with only 7 days remaining until the deadline.
Speaking after this agreement on December 30, Mr Boris Johnson delivered a softer and more conciliatory message with the EU.
“This is not the end of Britain as a European country. In many respects we have the essence of European civilization and we will continue to hold on to it,” said the British leader. make an opinion.
Currently, this agreement is still awaiting ratification by the European Parliament and the British Parliament before it officially enters into force. However, to avoid unnecessary disturbances, the two parties will initiate an “interim agreement” based on the agreement reached as of January 1, 2021.
