Both Westminster and Brussels are enthusiastically speculating that the British government might intend Trigger Article 16 The content of the Brexit agreement.
Make no secret: such a move, especially if it is accompanied by an element of unilateral suspension Northern Ireland The agreement will throw the relationship between the UK and the EU into chaos, just at the moment when it will promote real progress in its implementation.
For the Brexitists who dragged Boris Johnson to the edge of the cliff, the so-called non-consequential highs after the 2016 referendum will not return as much as some people hoped.Rather, it will mark the beginning of the years Brexit Uncertainty, rather than fulfilling the promise of “complete Brexit”.
More importantly, as Hijack another bus It was emphasized in Belfast last weekend that there is an urgent need to ease tensions rather than intensify them. According to reports, most people in Northern Ireland believe that triggering Article 16 is unreasonable. Recent polls Commissioned by Queen’s University Belfast. Before making any decision, Johnson should ask himself what is really in the interests of the people of Northern Ireland.
It is becoming clear that more and more citizens of Northern Ireland are working hard every day to create a better future for themselves and their families. They do not seek confrontation, further division and uncertainty; for them, the agreement is The only solution to the challenges posed by the type of Brexit negotiated by the British government.
Queen’s University poll, commissioned before the announcement EU’s comprehensive proposal Reduce inspections, telling us that 67% of Northern Irish citizens believe that Northern Ireland’s trade and regulatory arrangements need to be tailored to manage the impact of Brexit. For this reason, the European Union and the United Kingdom reached an agreement on a protocol to maintain peace and prosperity on the island of Ireland after years of negotiations.
The number of voters who agree or strongly agree that the agreement is generally a “good thing” for Northern Ireland has risen from 43% in June to 52% in October. In fact, Northern Ireland has the best of both worlds under the current settings, because belonging to the UK and the single market provide important economic opportunities-as long as businesses and consumers are stable and predictable. The pandemic is still causing damage And in the case of soaring energy prices, it is difficult to see how tearing up the agreement will enhance stability and predictability.
There are complaints that the role of the European Court of Justice—that Northern Irish companies must participate if they want to continue to trade with the EU-27—infringes on the sovereignty of the people of Northern Ireland. Do these complaints come from local people in Northern Ireland? As far as I know it is not. They are mainly from London. Will they be taken seriously? Don’t bet on it. It is almost impossible for the EU to compromise on the golden rules of its single market.
Since the agreement came into effect, the European Union and the European Commission have repeatedly put forward proposals to improve the operations of businesses and citizens. The latest recommendations of the European Commission extend the EU’s single market rules to a critical point. But they are also exactly what Northern Irish businesses require.
In politics, some just want to be proven right, while others just listen to the voice of the people and show a constructive spirit. The Brexit negotiations in the next few years are not in the interest of anyone who cares about peace and prosperity in Northern Ireland.
The EU does not intend to punish anyone for Brexit. Those pretending to be deliberately misleading to further undermine the relationship between Britain and Europe. There is no reason for Britain to punish Northern Ireland for its very special circumstances.No reason Punish European fishermenThey have been able to fish in British waters for centuries, and now they only ask to respect their rights. For this, we need to implement the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) in good faith.
As John Hume, a human rights defender on the island of Ireland, once rightly said: “When people have differences, the only solution is to reach an agreement.” Whether it is on the agreement or on the TCA, the EU is in Showed agility and determination in the process of striving to “complete Brexit”. It is not too late for Johnson to decide to cooperate with the EU in the collective best interest.
