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Meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee
17 December 2020
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Cabinet Office
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee met on December 17th to review Specialised Committee activity and implement decisions related to citizens' rights, the Northern Ireland Protocol, among others.
Action Requested
The UK and EU have agreed to publish the second citizens’ rights report, finalise arbitrator lists, and extend social security coordination between the UK and EFTA States from January 1st. The UK will provide additional funding of over £200 million to PEACE PLUS up to 2027.
Key Facts
- Meeting held on December 17th by video conference.
- Co-chaired by Michael Gove MP and Maroš Šefcovic.
- Five Decisions adopted including those on citizens’ rights, the Northern Ireland Protocol, agricultural subsidies, goods determination, errors in Withdrawal Agreement, and Article 12(2) arrangements.
- UK and EU made five unilateral declarations regarding the Northern Ireland Protocol.
- Additional funding of over £200 million to PEACE PLUS programme up to 2027 confirmed by the UK.
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