China News Agency, Brussels, December 24 (Reporter De Yongjian) After the EU and the United Kingdom announced a "Brexit" trade agreement on Christmas Eve on December 24, the European Parliament Speaker Sassoli, who was responsible for reviewing the agreement, welcomed the agreement , I believe that the agreement will become a new starting point for the EU-UK partnership.
On the afternoon of the 24th, Brussels time, the President of the European Commission von der Lein announced a "Brexit" trade agreement with the United Kingdom. Sassoli and the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament Macalister (also head of the European Parliament's UK Coordination Group) issued a joint statement , Congratulations to the EU-UK negotiating team for reaching a "historical agreement" at the last moment, and welcomes this agreement that defines the future relationship between Europe and the UK.
According to EU procedures, the "Brexit" trade agreement has to be reviewed by the European Parliament. However, since the EU and Britain reached an agreement at the last minute, it is almost impossible for the European Parliament to complete the review on January 1 next year. Sassoli expressed regret for this. , But emphasized that the European Parliament will respond with a responsible attitude.
He said that the relevant committees of the European Parliament and the European Parliament will decide whether to approve the agreement in the “new year”. During this period, the impact of the “Brexit” of the United Kingdom on the citizens and enterprises of EU member states will be minimized, and beware of chaos. .
Sassoli also said that regardless of whether the United Kingdom "Brexit" or not, the EU and the United Kingdom share common values and interests, and face many common challenges such as climate change and terrorism. Therefore, it is in the best interests of both parties to reach a settlement through negotiations between the EU and the United Kingdom. The agreement reached by Japan will become a new starting point for the EU-UK partnership.
McAllister stated in the joint statement that the "Brexit" trade agreement marked the end of the four-year history of the UK's "Brexit". During the four years, the EU "maintained a unique integration model and stability" and protected the EU. The long-term interests of the citizens and enterprises of member states.
On the 24th, European Council President Michel also issued a brief statement, praising that a comprehensive agreement with Britain, a neighbor, friend and even ally of the European Union, is the best result. The EU and Britain have taken an important step towards establishing a close relationship.
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