The "Brexit" Referendum: EU to Fix Peace with Britain in 7 Years
2023-05-10
The European Union Ambassador to the UK, as well as the ambassadors and high commissioners of 27 member countries to the UK, jointly wrote an article in the Guardian on the 8th, hoping to "further deepen the relationship between the EU and the UK". The Guardian said that almost seven years have passed since the UK decided to "Brexit" through a referendum in 2016, and EU leaders have expressed their willingness to restart Euro-British relations. British Prime Minister Richie Sunak and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced at the end of February this year that they had reached an agreement on the Windsor Framework, making new arrangements for trade affairs in Northern Ireland after Britain's "Brexit". The joint article by EU diplomats stated that the escalation of the crisis in Ukraine in February last year "rediscovered common interests and concerns", promoted the achievement of the Windsor Framework agreement, and also led to the restoration of trust in Euro-British relations, which is "welcome and necessary". Therefore, the next task is to further deepen the relationship between the EU and the UK based on this new interaction, as the strong UK and the EU are valuable partners for each other. The article discusses that security and diplomacy may be the focus of building a new partnership between the two sides. Europe and the UK have recently held consultations on cooperation in the fields of technology and satellite communication. Some members of the upper house of the British Parliament have proposed that the government should discuss with the European Union to lift some restrictions on both sides' personnel working and visiting schools. However, the Guardian reported that "fundamental issues" such as the UK's return to the EU single market or customs union are not yet within the scope of discussions on improving relations between the two sides. May 8th is the "European Victory Day" of the Second World War, and the 9th is the "European Day" established on the initiative of former French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman. On May 9, 1950, Schumann proposed the creation of a unified Europe, marking the beginning of European integration. According to the Guardian, EU diplomats issued a message at this time aimed at commemorating "European Day" and demonstrating the joint stance of Europe and Britain against Russia. (New News Agency)
Edit:He Chuanning Responsible editor:Su Suiyue
Source:Xinhua
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