The “breakup drama” between the UK and the EU has ushered in a substantial step forward.
On the morning of October 17, local time, European Commission President Juncker said that the EU and the United Kingdom had reached an agreement on a new “Brexit” plan. Subsequently, British Prime Minister Johnson also announced on social platforms, “We have got a new agreement, and the British Parliament should pass the agreement on Saturday.” At the same time, he said that this “great new agreement” will help “take back control.” “.
▼British Prime Minister Johnson’s Twitter
Currently, Prime Minister Bob Reece Johnson’s ruling Conservative Party does not have a majority in the lower house of parliament, so whether the deal can be passed depends mainly on the attitude of its political allies, the Democratic Unionist Party of Northern Ireland and the opposition Labor Party. Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party said it was still unable to support the agreement. Previously, the “Brexit” agreement reached between Theresa May and the European Union ultimately aborted because it did not receive the support of her key ally, the Democratic Unionist Party of Northern Ireland.
The British House of Commons will vote on the “Brexit” agreement on the “Super Saturday” on the 19th .
The Brexit deal is reached, but there are still variables
European Commission President Juncker and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson posted on social media almost simultaneously News of the agreement was reached and believed that the new agreement was fair and provided new solutions that could solve the problem. The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Barnier said that on the closely watched border issue between the United Kingdom and Ireland, a new agreement can avoid a hard border in Ireland.
Barnier said, “We have two consistent goals. First, we will solve the problem legally and effectively.” The plan is included in the withdrawal agreement to avoid a hard border between Ireland and Northern Ireland; secondly, it is extremely important for Prime Minister Johnson and the United Kingdom that Northern Ireland remains within the British customs union.”
According to the agreement, there will be no border on the island of Ireland after Brexit, solving the main sticking point that had stalled previous negotiations between the UK and its largest trading partner, the EU.
However, some people expressed dissatisfaction. British Labor Party leader Corbyn said they were not satisfied with the Brexit deal.
Early on the 17th, Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) issued a statement stating that it would not accept the agreement in its current form. Even after Juncker announced a UK-EU deal, a DUP spokesman insisted that the party still opposed the draft agreement. A spokesman for Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) said the party’s position on the Brexit deal has not changed. Analysts believe that due to the lack of a majority of the Conservative Party in Parliament and the support of the DUP in the British Parliament, it is almost impossible for the British government to obtain approval of the agreement.
The Brexit process has been full of twists and turns
Since the British passed the Since the Brexit referendum and the launch of the Brexit process in March 2017, everything within the British Parliament, as well as the UK and the EU, has been a mess. Not only were the British hard-Brexiters, soft-Brexiters, and no-Brexiters fighting fiercely, but the two major breakup parties, Britain and Europe, also refused to give in to each other and insisted on considering their own interests.
It is also because of these constant twists and turns that “Brexit” has turned into “Delaying the European Union”, and the deadline has been extended from March 29 to October 31 this year.
British “Brexit” Events
· On June 23, 2016, the United Kingdom held a referendum, and 52% of voters chose “Brexit”.
· On July 13, 2016, Theresa May succeeded Cameron as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
· On March 29, 2017, the “Brexit” process was officially launched. According to the agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union, the United Kingdom will officially “Brexit” on March 29, 2019.
· On December 15, 2017, the EU announced that it had made “sufficient progress” with the UK on core issues such as the “breakup fee”.
· On November 25, 2018, the EU formally adopted two political documents, the withdrawal agreement previously reached with the United Kingdom and the “Declaration on Future Relations between the UK and the EU”, collectively referred to as the “Brexit” Agreement.
· On December 12, 2018, Theresa May passed the no-confidence vote held by Conservative MPs and was able to continue to serve as leader and prime minister of the Conservative Party.
· On January 15, 2019, the House of Commons of the British Parliament rejected the “Brexit” agreement reached between the government and the European Union by a vote of 432 votes against and 202 votes in favor.
· 2019On March 12, 2019, the British House of Commons once again rejected the Brexit deal by 391 votes against and 242 votes in favor.
·On March 13, 2019, the House of Commons of the British Parliament voted to oppose a “no-deal Brexit” in the UK under any circumstances.
·On March 21, 2019, the EU agreed to the UK’s application to postpone the “Brexit” and provided an “either” timetable for the final deadline of “Brexit”: If the UK If the House of Commons can pass the “Brexit” agreement, it will allow the “Brexit” deadline to be extended to May 22; if the House of Commons fails to pass the agreement, the UK must make a new choice before April 12.
·On April 8, 2019, the British Parliament officially passed a bill requiring Theresa May to once again seek a delay in “Brexit” from the European Union to prevent the occurrence of “Brexit” on April 12 In the event of a “no-deal Brexit” for the UK, the bill will officially come into effect after being signed by Queen Elizabeth II.
· On April 10, 2019, leaders of EU member states held a special summit to discuss the UK’s “Brexit” issue, and finally agreed to extend the “Brexit” deadline to October 31.
·On May 24, 2019, due to the difficulty of breaking the deadlock over Brexit, Theresa May announced that she would resign as leader of the British ruling Conservative Party on June 7. He will remain in office until the Conservative Party elects a new leader.
· On July 24, 2019, Boris Johnson, the new leader of the British Conservative Party, officially took office as the British Prime Minister. He emphasized that the UK will definitely complete its “Brexit” before the October 31 deadline and believes that the UK can reach a new and better “Brexit” agreement with the EU.
· On October 2, 2019, the British government officially submitted a new “Brexit” plan to the European Union, which included the entry into Northern Ireland within a certain period after the British “Brexit” Goods need to comply with EU standards, but at the same time, Northern Ireland will leave the EU customs union at the same time as the rest of the UK.
· On October 17, 2019, European Commission President Juncker announced that the European Commission and the British government had reached an agreement on Britain’s “Brexit”.
No matter how the UK leaves the EU in the end, Brexit will inevitably have a certain impact on ports, shipping, logistics and other aspects. Shippers and forwarders who have plans to ship to the UK in the near future should pay more attention and follow the latest developments.
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