Even if a trade agreement is reached with the United Kingdom, which leaves the European Union this year, the European Parliament will not be able to approve it later this year, Manfred Weber, the leader of the European Parliamentary Group of the European People’s Party, wrote in a letter. Twitter on Monday.
The politician added that the British side wasted a lot of time in political games.
The European Parliament, as the only directly-elected body of the Union, cannot rush to a decision. This specific weight agreement is very important for everyone, regardless of which text the board votes on
pointed out.
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He noted that the Council and the European Commission need to find ways forward, while
The European Parliament supports the negotiations as a constructive partner and continues to trust chief negotiator Michel Barnier.
The United Kingdom withdrew from the European Union on January 31. On the day of his departure, a transition period began until December 31, and will end in less than two weeks, with the aim of allowing time to agree on terms of a future bilateral regime, in particular the free trade agreement.
However, no agreement has yet been reached. The heated debate between London and the European Union is about equal opportunity and fisheries regulation.
The negotiations will continue this week. If an agreement is reached, it must be approved by the European Parliament.
