the European Commission recommended that the Council of the European Union to urgently start negotiations on a new partnership with the United Kingdom. This is stated in the statement the European Commission on Monday, February 3.
"We will negotiate fairly and transparently, but will protect the interests of the EU and the interests of our citizens until the very end," warned European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
as a next step the EU Council should adopt the draft guidelines on negotiating. This will officially authorize the Commission to begin negotiations as a mediator.
"Our task will be to protect and promote the interests of our citizens and our Union, trying to find solutions that respect the choice of the UK," said Michel Barnier, chief negotiator of the European Commission.
January 31, 2020 United Kingdom leave the European Union and European community for atomic energy (Euratom).
In the guidelines of 23 March 2018, the European Council confirmed the Union's determination to have stronger partnerships with the United Kingdom in the future. In accordance with these guidelines, this partnership will cover trade and economic cooperation, as well as other areas, particularly in combating terrorism and international crime and security, defence and foreign policy.
