KEY POINTS OF THE BREXIT DEAL
Submitted by christian on Fri, 12/25/2020 - 14:54
- Zero tariffs and quotas on goods
- The end of free movement, meaning UK citizens will no longer have the right to work, live, study, or start a business in the EU without a visa
- Border checks will apply between the UK and EU member states
- There will be no hard border on the island of Ireland between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
- The UK will be able to further develop British fishing activities for at least 5-and-a-half years, during which time European fishing communities will be safeguarded
- A shared commitment to protecting the environment, to fight against climate change and carbon pricing
- A shared commitment to protecting social and labor rights
- Keeping standards on tax transparency
- Passengers' and workers' rights in the transport sector
- The UK's continued participation in a number of EU programs until 2027 such as Horizon Europe, subject to a UK financial contribution
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