Eu Commussion Chief holding press conference with chief negotiator Michel Barnier « We have finally found an agreement - a good, fair, balanced deal says von der Leyen
Deal protects EU interests - a solid foundation with a departing friend. Europe will ctn to advance. EU has remained United throughout process says Bon der Leyen
EU rules and standards will be redirected - have tools and mechanisms to react if there is ‘unfair competition’ says von der Leyen - also has 5.5 years of stability for EU fishing communities says von der Leyen
Eu commission chief says this has always been about sovereignty but adds what sovereignty means for her in modern day ie what EU stands for - according to Ursula von der Leyen
Von der Leyen says the two sides will ctn to keep working together in areas of mutual interest eg environment. Thanks U.K. team for being tough but fair negotiators she says
Michel Barnier says the clock is no longer ticking ..#Brexit
Barnier pays tribute to David Frost and his negotiating team as well general public for ´patience’. Says today is about relief but also sadness - U.K. is leaving EU single mkt and customs Union meaning a big change he says for people and businesses
Research cooperation is included in the deal - says Barnier - that wasn’t sure till now
Barnier says regrettable the U.K. gov didn’t not want to make a deal on foreign policy and defence .. at least for now - he adds
After controversy around internal market bill - Eu commission chief says strong measures can be taken if one party doesn’t keep to the rules in this deal - also there will be a review after 4 years on the whole deal. After experience on IMB ´we have build in a strong incentive’
To keep to deal - consequences and possibilities to impose tariffs - says von der Leyen . She says this deal shows (from EU point if view) « From a position of strength you can achieve a lot »
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