Categories: Europe

EU, UK fail to reach Brexit breakthrough amid intense talks

Last updated on November 11th, 2020 at 07:45 am

Even after intensified negotiations between EU and UK, a Brexit breakthrough is still not in sight.

While trade talks have intensified between Britain and European Union negotiators in Brussels in recent days, a breakthrough in the Brexit deal is still not in sight. As per media reports, the EU and Britain have failed to reach an agreement on some of the most persistent points in the negotiations even after weeks of intensive talks in London. From differences over fisheries and protecting trillions of dollars of the trade from disruption to ensuring fair competition and settling disputes at all fronts, both sides are yet to set basic governance structure to proceed with the trade deal.

“There is some progress being made, but it’s far from concluded yet,” said Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney signaling that time may run out to strike a deal.

Recently, Brussels negotiators dismissed reports claiming that an agreement has been reached between the two sides on the fishing industry, with European officials confirming that the central issue is still open for talks. Brussels has also asserted that no future Brexit trade deal can be agreed upon with the United Kingdom if there is no deal on fishing.

Under the Withdrawal Agreement treaty signed by the UK and the EU in January, Northern Ireland will remain within the ambit of the EU customs union and will follow the bloc’s rules for its agricultural and manufactured goods. This decision was taken to maintain peace between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland and to keep the border between the two sides open.

Noting that the clock is ticking, EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier and his British counterpart David Frost are engaged in talks to finalize a trade deal such that it can be ratified by the end of this year.

Vishwajeet

Recent Posts

The Truth About St. Patrick: 10 Surprising Facts

People misunderstand the historical importance of Saint Patrick to Ireland even though he remains its patron saint. However legends multiply… Read More

March 17, 2025

Tragic Nightclub Fire in North Macedonia: 59 Dead, Over 100 Injured

Today in the early morning a fire broke out at the Pulse nightclub in Kočani, North Macedonia. This led to… Read More

March 16, 2025

Texas Wildfire Update: Progress Made, Evacuations in Place at Fredericksburg

Firefighters are fighting against a massive grass fire north of Fredericksburg, Texas. The fire, which had started on Saturday afternoon… Read More

March 16, 2025

Trump Slashes Funding for Voice of America in Federal Agency Overhaul

On Friday President Donald Trump used his executive authority to order big budget reductions at seven government agencies including Voice… Read More

March 15, 2025

Trump’s Travel Ban Returns? 41 Nations Face Visa Suspensions

According to an internal memo reported by Reuters now Trump administration is considering new travel restrictions on citizens from 41… Read More

March 15, 2025

US Confirms Death of ISIS No. 2 Abu Khadijah in Iraq Airstrike

In a major counterterrorism operation the United States in coordination with Iraqi security forces, has confirmed the killing of Abu… Read More

March 15, 2025

This website uses cookies.

Read More