But it’s an incomplete “roll over”. Full continuity during transition in the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement, but less with “no deal” or after the transition.
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Specifically, the UK-CH deal applies once the CH-EU agreements “cease to apply”
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![Screenshot of paragraph 3 of the CH-UK trade agreement](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D0A1LymWoAAdnyL.png)
“Deal” — Withdrawal Agreement👇🏽 says UK is “treated as [an EU] Member State” during the transition. Switzerland confirms that’s OK.
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![Screenshot of Article 129 and footnote on page 202 of the Withdrawal Agreement](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D0A1tzZXcAA-4r_.png)
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1. The continuity described for “deal” relies on the UK being “treated as [an EU] Member State” during the transition in the Withdrawal Agreement.
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![Screenshot of paragraphs 2, 3, 4 of the memo of understanding](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D0A34rBX0AApWDG.png)
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In the CH-EU Ag Agreement, Annexes
4—plant health
(5—animal feed)
6—seeds
9—organically produced agricultural products and foodstuffs
11—animal-health and zootechnical measures applicable to trade in live animals and animal products
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In the Incorporated Mutual Recognition Agreement, Annex 1
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It rolls over the relevant set of bilaterals. It lists exceptions (see tweets 11-13) and modifications in annexes (see next tweet)
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