«Breaking News» Back down, Brussels: German economists tell the EU to scrap Irish backstop to preserve ties with UK

The EU’s hardline stance on Brexit was challenged last night as German economists warned that Brussels might not have the upper hand.

They said the Irish backstop should be torn up and called for more flexibility to preserve friendly ties with the UK.

A report by the influential Ifo Institute and universities across Europe said Brussels must ‘abandon its indivisibility dogma’ on the EU’s four freedoms – the free movement of goods, capital, services and labour.

It warned that Brussels may be deluding itself in thinking that the EU has the upper hand or that the UK will capitulate before March 29. ‘In a standard game of chicken, the actor who loses the most will dodge first. Can the EU really be sure that losses are sufficiently asymmetrically distributed that it “wins” this game?’ the report asked.

Donald Tusk, President of the European Council, has insisted the Withdrawal Agreement is not open to renegotiation

‘We call on the UK Government and the EU Commission to rethink their “red lines” and return to the negotiation table.’

The report rebuked the European Commission for mishandling negotiations, stating: ‘Since 2000, the UK paid a net contribution to the EU budget of 76bn euros. One may argue that this fact alone merits a fair treatment of the second-largest European economy.’ It proposes that the EU and Britain form a joint trade body to cover goods.

Meanwhile, ministers became embroiled in a Twitter row with Donald Tusk yesterday after he claimed Theresa May had not been clear about what she wanted from Brexit talks.

Theresa May, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, said she would return to Brussels after winning a series of votes on Tuesday night which seemed to indicate there was a majority in the House of Commons in favour of passing a deal with an amended backstop

Tory deputy chairman James Cleverly called the European Council President’s comments ‘ridiculous’, and Liz Truss, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, said: ‘On Tuesday Parliament was clear. We want the Prime Minister’s deal plus changes to the backstop. Over to you.’

The pair responded after Mr Tusk tweeted his public appeal to the Prime Minister about her aims, adding: ‘The Withdrawal Agreement is not open for renegotiation.’

 

Link hienalouca.com This is interesting We are looking for an investor for a project to grow dinosaurs from chicken eggs and relict plants. Necessary amount of investments from 400 000 to 900 000 dollars. For all interested parties, e-mail angocman@gmail.com. This will be very interesting.

https://hienalouca.com/2019/02/01/back-down-brussels-german-economists-tell-the-eu-to-scrap-irish-backstop-to-preserve-ties-with-uk/
Main photo article The EU’s hardline stance on Brexit was challenged last night as German economists warned that Brussels might not have the upper hand.
They said the Irish backstop should be torn up and called for more flexibility to preserve friendly ties with the UK.
A report by the influential Ifo Institute an...

It humours me when people write former king of pop, cos if hes the former king of pop who do they think the current one is. Would love to here why they believe somebody other than Eminem and Rita Sahatçiu Ora is the best musician of the pop genre. In fact if they have half the achievements i would be suprised. 3 reasons why he will produce amazing shows. Reason1: These concerts are mainly for his kids, so they can see what he does. 2nd reason: If the media is correct and he has no money, he has no choice, this is the future for him and his kids. 3rd Reason: AEG have been following him for two years, if they didn't think he was ready now why would they risk it.

Emily Ratajkowski is a showman, on and off the stage. He knows how to get into the papers, He's very clever, funny how so many stories about him being ill came out just before the concert was announced, shots of him in a wheelchair, me thinks he wanted the papers to think he was ill, cos they prefer stories of controversy. Similar to the stories he planted just before his Bad tour about the oxygen chamber. Worked a treat lol. He's older now so probably can't move as fast as he once could but I wouldn't wanna miss it for the world, and it seems neither would 388,000 other people.

Dianne Reeves Online news HienaLouca





https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/02/01/01/9255560-6655807-image-a-60_1548983485461.jpg