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The European Commission is the executive branch of the European Union, responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the EU treaties and managing the day-to-day business of the EU.

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Brexit: UK backtracking on commitments, says Michel Barnier

Nov 8,2023 8:41 am

EU chief negotiator, Michel Barnier , has accused the UK of "backtracking" on its obligations in the last round of the post-Brexit trade.

He added that the UK should show more "respect" for the terms and conditions between the Two Sides .

But the UK said it was "committed to a successful outcome" of The Talks .

the UK has to ask until The End of June and it will keep the internal market and the customs Union be extended into the next year.

But it has decided the Prime Minister , Boris Johnson , from seeking an extension.

the UK's chief negotiator David Frost said: "We continue to discuss the full range of issues, including the difficult. The progress is still limited, but our discussions were positive in tone. "

Speaking in Brussels, Mr Barnier said he had "the word of truth" about how the negotiations are currently carried out online - were, and added that they should "work better" when the sides meet In Person , later this month.

He accused the UK of "more backtrack" on the commitments in the framework of the signed with the EU, adding that it should be treated with "full respect".

He added: "We have always been Open to the possibility of an extension of one or two years - how it is possible, in the context of The Exit agreement. And our door remains Open . "

Downing Street, the EU has accused of making a series of "unbalanced", calls for the commitment of the UK to EU laws and standards to an unprecedented degree for a trade business.

The Two Sides are also with the UK's resistance to EU demands for a continuation of the long-term access to British waters.

The Talks come ahead of a high-level summit later this month.

companies Hit by the Corona-Virus-pandemic - have concerns about a possible "cliff-edge" - break to the UK's remaining access to the EU single market at The End of the year, with no replacement offer.

Mr. Frost-has said he hopes that a meeting this month, during which the Two Sides are to review the progress that could give "new impetus" to The Talks .

A date for The Summit , expected to feature Boris Johnson and the President of the European Commission , and Ursula von der Leyen has Not Yet been determined.

the UK leave the EU at 31. January. The transition period lasts until the 31. December, and keeps the UK tied for The Most of the EU rules.

The pages currently, to achieve a free-trade deal, needed if you want to do business, without duties, quotas or other obstacles in the Future .



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Source of news: bbc.com

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