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Negotiations on the UK's future relationship with the EU: update
28 April 2020
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Cabinet Office
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement updates on the progress and discussions during the second round of negotiations between the UK and EU on their future relationship.
Action Requested
No specific action is requested, but the government remains committed to negotiating a deal with a Free Trade Agreement at its core in the upcoming Round starting May 11.
Key Facts
- Negotiators from the UK and the EU held discussions via video conferencing on April 20-24, 2020.
- The UK shared legal texts including a full draft Free Trade Agreement and separate draft Agreements on energy, law enforcement, air transport, civil nuclear, and social security coordination.
- There was promising convergence in core areas but significant differences remain on fisheries, the level playing field, governance, and dispute settlement.
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