Originally posted by darmstadt
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You realise this is a new type of post? They are discussing whether the UK follow the current law or change it. It seems 142 other countries decided to ignore the law or at least interpret it differently.
UK and EU in row over bloc'''s diplomatic status - BBC News
The Foreign Office is insisting he and his officials should not have the privileges and immunities afforded to diplomats under the Vienna Convention.It is understood not to want to set a precedent by treating an international body in the same way as a nation state.
As it stands, the ambassador would not have the chance to present his credentials to the Queen like other diplomatic heads of mission.
The British decision is in marked contrast to 142 other countries around the world where the EU has delegations and where its ambassadors are all granted the same status as diplomats representing sovereign nations.
As it stands, the ambassador would not have the chance to present his credentials to the Queen like other diplomatic heads of mission.
The British decision is in marked contrast to 142 other countries around the world where the EU has delegations and where its ambassadors are all granted the same status as diplomats representing sovereign nations.
The EU argues it is not a typical international organisation because it has its own currency, judicial system and the power to make law.
In his letter to Mr Raab last November, seen by the BBC, Mr Borrell says: "Your service have sent us a draft proposal for an establishment agreement about which we have serious concerns.
In his letter to Mr Raab last November, seen by the BBC, Mr Borrell says: "Your service have sent us a draft proposal for an establishment agreement about which we have serious concerns.
The EU want to play on our golf course and don't want to follow the rules, how dare they. I wonder why the thicko remoaners have difficulty with such a simple concept.
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