British Government introduces White Paper on Brexit in the Lower House «kleinezeitung.at

Following the rebellion in his cabinet, the British prime minister presented his plan on Brexit in the House of Commons on Thursday. Two Brexit protesters had already resigned from the Prime Minister's office in May to protest the white paper, and parliamentary representation also began in a turbulent manner: the meeting was interrupted by the interjections of Brexit Minister Dominic Raab [19659002]. 2018

Members were upset that the document was not submitted to them before the beginning of the session. Raab urged parliamentarians to "innovate" and establish a "balance" between British independence and other ties with the EU, said May, "We veto the British people" . She responded to US President Donald Trump's critical remarks about his Brexit policy

Critics of the project are not only in opposition, but also in May's own party. Brexit extremists accuse the prime minister of avoiding a real break with the EU and diluting Brexit. Foreign Minister Boris Johnson and Brexit Minister David Davis resigned in protest. Johnson had criticized May's plan for Britain as the "status of a colony" for the EU

At the heart of the May proposal is a "free trade zone" with the EU for the free exchange of goods. May seeks a "common settlement" with the EU to harmonize standards and guidelines. Such a connection to the EU, however, is an abomination to the tough Brexit in the May party.

In other areas, May wants to break ties: the single market and the customs union want to leave Britain. The free movement of pbadengers for EU citizens should be abolished. In the service sector, Britain wants to separate and follow its own rules. This is also true for the financial sector. As a result, UK banks lose their unlimited access to the EU market. The case law of the European Court of Justice will no longer follow the month of May.

It is unlikely that the EU will embark on such a Brexit scenario. Brussels insists on the undivided respect for the four fundamental freedoms – the free movement of people, goods, services and capital. A United Kingdom, which respects certain fundamental freedoms and rejects others, aims to prevent Brussels.

Apparently, the vision of the White Paper also aims to prevent rigid border controls between Northern Ireland and Ireland. The first response of the Irish Government has been positive. Secretary of State Simon Coveney said that Brexit would be difficult to reach without any agreement, which is highly unlikely. The new British position is a step forward.

EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier tweeted Thursday that the White Paper will now be badyzed "in light of the directives of the European Commission with the Member States and the European Parliament". The EU's offer is a free trade agreement "plus effective cooperation on a wide range of issues, including strong cooperation in security matters."

"We will examine this document closely," said Gernot Blümel (ÖVP). It was "time that finally (…) a proposal be put on the table", said Mr. Blümel, who reaffirmed to the APA the intention to complete the Brexit negotiations under the Austrian Presidency before the end of the year. EU countries will discuss British proposals at a Council meeting with Barnier next week. Blümel warned against a "NO DEAL" scenario before the end of the year.

The City of London, heart of the British financial industry, severely criticized the submission on Thursday: May's plans meant a "hard blow". Catherine McGuiness, Policy Director, City of London. The loosening of links with the EU would hinder the creation of jobs and the growth of the economy and tax revenues. May's plans mean that UK companies will no longer be allowed to operate in the EU.

In the aviation sector, the British government intends to continue to participate in the Cologne-based European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). maintain mutual air rights for the EU airspace. The British want to give up the voting rights at EASA, but at the same time make a financial contribution. The London government also wants to financially participate in the Europol and Eurojust EU security authorities and accept their rules. The European Convention on Human Rights will continue to apply in the United Kingdom. In the UK's important fishing sector, the London government is calling for access to European waters for scientific research on fish stocks. Britain wants to leave the EU on March 29, 2019.