We are very concerned about the British government’s announcements of its intention to break the agreement (on Brexit), “Ursula von der Leyen said on Twitter. “That would violate international law and undermine trust.”
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Very concerned about announcements from the British government on its intentions to breach the Withdrawal Agreement. This would break international law and undermines trust. Pacta sunt servanda = the foundation of prosperous future relations.
– Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) September 9, 2020
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European Council President Charles Michel called Britain’s decision unacceptable and a growing concern about the future of talks between the UK and the EU on the future of relations.
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“The exit agreement has been concluded and ratified by both parties, it must be fully implemented,” Michel said on Twitter. “Violations of international law are not acceptable and will not create the trust we need for our future relations,” he added.
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The Withdrawal agreement was concluded and ratified by both sides, it has to be applied in full.
Breaking international law is not acceptable and does not create the confidence we need to build our future relationship #Brexit
– Charles Michel (@eucopresident) September 9, 2020
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Paris also reacted indignantly. Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin then threatened that if Britain did not fully implement the Brexit agreement, the outcome of negotiations on a future trade agreement would be invalid.
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The bill, drafted by the Boris Johnson government in the event of a bankruptcy, violates Britain’s commitments on competition and customs in Northern Ireland, according to the BBC. The text is in conflict with the agreement on British withdrawal from the EU approved last year.
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It stipulates that controls on goods will not be introduced between Northern Ireland and the rest of Britain and that the British Government will have exclusive competence in matters of state aid to companies. According to the media, the standard explicitly states that the above points will be valid even if they are in conflict with international treaties.
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Britain left the EU at the end of January and has been negotiating a form of future partnership for several months. The transitional period to allow time for negotiations will end in December.
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EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier and British representative David Frost agree that the views of both parties are very different on some points. The agreement is difficult to find, for example, in the area of competition rules or access for EU fishermen to British waters.
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There have been voices on both sides in recent days that if no compromises can be reached by October, it will be necessary to prepare for a break-up without an agreement.
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