The European Union and the United Kingdom are currently in discussions to find a trade deal and avoid a hard Brexit on January 1.
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LNegotiations continue between the UK and Europe with the aim of finding a trade deal and avoiding a hard Brexit on January 1. Currently the discussions are skidding even if Boris Johnson is confident and still thinks they can seal a good deal with the EU.
Although no solution is currently emerging, Elio Di Rupo (PS), Minister-President of the Walloon Region has expressed his annoyance on social networks and has not ruled out blocking future trade agreements, such as the Paul Magnette did a few years ago during Ceta.
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“It’s been months that we live at the mercy of the mood swings of Boris Johnson. His attitude does not allow us to see clearly in the future of relations between the EU and the United Kingdom, ”writes the Socialist. “For my Region, Wallonia, the“ no deal ”could represent up to 5,000 jobs lost. The United Kingdom is Wallonia’s 7th supplier. I will not hesitate to ask my parliament to use its right of veto, as it did for Ceta, if future trade agreements with the United Kingdom transgress the red lines set by my government. “
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Elio Di Rupo concluded by referring to the Flemish Region. “I also want to highlight the need to find an agreement in the interest of the European regions which will be the most proportionately affected. I am thinking in particular of my sister region, Flanders. “
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But before thinking about the presentation and ratification of future exchange treaties by the different member states of the European Union, the negotiators still need to come to an agreement among themselves. The date of January 1, synonymous with the UK’s final exit from the EU is approaching …
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