6:36 pm – The main points of the British plan for post-Brexit

The British government presented on Thursday the details of its proposal on the post-Brexit trade relationship it wants to put in place with the EU, which should allow for close economic and security cooperation.

This plan has caused the resignation of two heavyweights of the government of Theresa May, Michael Gove, Brexit Minister, and Boris Johnson, Minister of Foreign Affairs. He also revived rebelliousness in May's conservative majority.

Here are the main points of the white paper published on Thursday:

– Free Trade Area

The British Executive proposes to create a "free trade area" framed by a "common set of rules for agro-food goods and products"

The new standards for goods would be developed jointly between the EU and the United Kingdom, who would remain a member of the regulatory agencies of highly regulated sectors (chemistry, drugs, aviation).

The British Parliament would have the right to reject certain new rules that would not suit it, while accepting the "consequences" that this could imply

Finally, London would leave the common European policies on agriculture and fishing.

– "Autonomy" for services

The British proposal provides that the services sector is the subject of "new arrangements", more ambitious than the current equivalence regime between the EU and third countries.

This new regime nevertheless implies less access to reciprocal markets . It would allow the United Kingdom to maintain regulatory "autonomy", enabling it to legislate to protect the stability of its financial center.

The United Kingdom accepts the end of the "financial pbadport", which allows companies to offer their unhindered services in the EU from the UK.

– End of the free movement of persons

The British proposal wants to "put an end" to free movement of people to give the United Kingdom control of its migration policy. London promises to remain "an open and tolerant nation."

The government, however, aspires to a scheme that allows British and EU citizens to "continue to travel in each other's territories", to do so studies or work

– The Legal Framework

The United Kingdom calls for the establishment of "institutional arrangements and governance", with a dispute resolution mechanism and an independent arbitration system, so that "this co-operation can function properly"

A "governance body" would be set up to enable the political decision-makers of both parties to make joint decisions and to change the shape of the future relationship. [19659002] London also confirms its intention to leave the jurisdiction of the Court of Justice of the EU, but stresses that UK courts could take into account the European regulation for cases falling under "common rules"

– Customs duties and borders

London also proposes a "simplified customs agreement": the United Kingdom would collect customs duties on goods entering its territory bound for the EU, and apply its own taxes on imports from third countries.

This arrangement would avoid the introduction of controls at the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

The British Government finally recommends avoiding any customs duty or quota in trade between the EU and the United Kingdom

– Security

London also defends a new and close security relationship. This would be based on the sharing of "operational capabilities" and information on crime and terrorism related issues.

The British government wants to put in place a similar mechanism to the European arrest warrant, maintain its cooperation with the agencies Europol and Frontex

He also asks to "continue" to participate in European space programs, in particular Galileo and Copernicus.

London, however, stresses the need for mutual respect for the sovereignty of the decisions of the United Kingdom and the EU in defense and foreign policy, despite the "continued cooperation" sought in these areas