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Originally posted by Whorty View PostEEA not on the table
Being in the EEA comes through one of two channels - either being an EU member, or being in Efta. However, Efta is incompatible with the Customs Union. From Efta:
Frequently asked questions on EFTA, the EEA, EFTA membership and Brexit | European Free Trade Association
If the UK remains in a customs union with the EU, could it still join EFTA?
Art. 56.3 of the EFTA Convention states that a new EFTA member state ‘shall apply to become a party to the free trade agreements between the Member States on the one hand and third states, unions of states or international organisations on the other.’ As a member of a customs union, a country acceding to EFTA could not comply with this obligation. EFTA membership does not preclude from entering into a customs arrangement with the EU; existing EFTA countries govern their relation to the EU through different instruments.Taking a break from contractingComment
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Originally posted by chopper View PostThe EEA doesn't solve the Irish border issue. The EEA gives you the regulatory alignment, but it doesn't bring Customs Union.
Being in the EEA comes through one of two channels - either being an EU member, or being in Efta. However, Efta is incompatible with the Customs Union. From Efta:
Frequently asked questions on EFTA, the EEA, EFTA membership and Brexit | European Free Trade Association
It is the UK who chose to leave, it is up to us to come up with the alternative solutions.Comment
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Originally posted by Old Greg View PostIt could pass the withdrawal agreement. It could legislate to withdraw A50. Two examples for you.
I suppose just possibly "we have to revoke A50 because we cannot leave the EU without rupturing the union" could happen but can you imagine?!Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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Originally posted by Old Greg View PostEEA + is what is needed.
If only there was a solution for that.Taking a break from contractingComment
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Originally posted by chopper View PostIt is the UK who chose to leave, it is up to us to come up with the alternative solutions.
It is pretty daft that we seem to be in a situation A50 doesn't actually allow us to leave. I suppose a peculiarity to the UK and Ireland but a)didn't anyone think of this when we joined b)why did the backstop only really become such a huge issue after Chequers when in hindsight it is the biggest problem to Brexit?Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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Originally posted by d000hg View PostPassing the agreement would be viewed as a total betrayal of the union, Ireland have made this totally clear. Are these the most realistic options you can think of how it could happen because these are both really scraping the barrel of possibility and desirability.
I suppose just possibly "we have to revoke A50 because we cannot leave the EU without rupturing the union" could happen but can you imagine?!Comment
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Originally posted by chopper View PostYou mean, like EEA, plus customs union, plus having a say - maybe some commissioners, maybe some elected representatives?
If only there was a solution for that.Comment
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Originally posted by d000hg View PostThe EU has made it clear they are not prepared to entertain further negotiation. Of course that doesn't mean they won't, but that is their position. They are not obligated to listen to our ideas at all.
It is pretty daft that we seem to be in a situation A50 doesn't actually allow us to leave. I suppose a peculiarity to the UK and Ireland but a)didn't anyone think of this when we joined b)why did the backstop only really become such a huge issue after Chequers when in hindsight it is the biggest problem to Brexit?Comment
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Originally posted by Old Greg View PostA50 does permit the UK to leave.When freedom comes along, don't PISH in the water supply.....Comment
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