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The aviation giant Airbus on Friday stressed its threat to leave Britain if the country leaves the European Union without an agreement on future trade relations, noting that the company was already taking steps to mitigate the worst case scenario. Tom Enders expressed his frustration at the lack of progress of the government in the negotiations with the EU. Prime Minister Theresa May will meet with her Cabinet on Friday with the aim of developing a unified position on Brexit more than two years after the country voted to leave the bloc.
Enders pointed out that Brexit is detrimental to businesses and the UK – a dark cloud on the horizon for a country enjoying an unusually good summer.
"The sun shines on the United Kingdom, the English team progresses to the final [World Cup] … the Royal Air Force prepares to celebrate its centenary and the government of his majesty still no idea, or at least no consensus, on how to run Brexit without serious harm, "he told AFP Friday. 14,000 at-risk jobs
The company, which employs approximately 14,000 people at 25 sites in the UK, said it "will reconsider its long-term presence in the country" in the United States. lack of agreement. Other companies, such as Jaguar Land Rover and BMW, have also expressed serious concerns in recent weeks due to lack of clarity of future arrangements.
These global companies are particularly vulnerable to Brexit because of their international supply chain. The parts are manufactured in several countries, which are shipped across international borders. Rates between the UK and the EU would be a huge blow.
British Prime Minister Theresa May convened her cabinet on Friday to try to establish a plan for future trade with the European Union. (Niklas Hallen / AFP / Getty Images)
"Rest badured that we are making the first preparations as we speak so we can mitigate the consequences of any Brexit scenario," said Enders.
Some members of the May government disputed the companies' warnings about Brexit, suggesting that they would hurt the government's efforts to negotiate a good deal.
UK cabinet meeting on the Brexit
Enders had nothing, however. He said that he owed to stakeholders to be forthright about the consequences and to expose concerns about border frictions that could block operations.
The comments came as 30 British ministers were sequestered in the prime minister's retreat on their phones – for a whole day's discussion of a compromise plan that could unite the government and be accepted by the bloc.
British Prime Minister Theresa May faces resistance and potential rebellion from her supporters of the Brexit government as she attempts to develop a plan for future exchanges with the European Union .
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