On future UK-EU relations, much to think about here @fromTGA, most importantly do both sides want the other not to succeed? (the Vidal trap). A potentially permanent negotiation (because that's modern international relations). No responsible minister. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…
There are signs that the UK and EU will be a reference point for the other, which will encourage a slightly more healthy competition. Already seen in vaccination and sanctions. But the underlying attitudes of superiority on both sides will always present significant risks.
On EU risks more generally @Mij_Europe has the essential thread of the day on life after Merkel. 2020 was broadly a good year for the EU administratively. Structural issues advanced. But now comes a big change.
https://twitter.com/Mij_Europe/status/1349620186954002432
Early days still in UK-EU relations after Brexit. I still tend to think that geography and the degree of shared values will prove more powerful than the lure of divergence, but probably not immediately, with plenty of discomfort, and never completely.
(and yes, grateful for the mention in the Guardian article. you can find the @BestForBritain report on the future UK-EU relationship here - bestforbritain.org/uk-eu_deal_not…. Quite pleased something completed so quickly after the deal is standing up to scrutiny!)
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