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> Britain will refuse to invoke article 50 without a deal. And the EU will refuse to negotiate before Britain invokes article 50. Article 50 invocation marks t
by vinceguidry 10y ago
> Britain will refuse to invoke article 50 without a deal. And the EU will refuse to negotiate before Britain invokes article 50.
Article 50 invocation marks the start of formal negotiations. They can negotiate behind the scenes for as long as they can before political pressure compels them to pull the trigger.
- airesQ 10y agoBut the EU can simply refuse to negotiate. I think the EU does want to give the voters what they asked for. And that is Brexit. Out is out. Not EEA.
- hackerboos 10y agoThe language of the article suggests otherwise: > 2. A Member State which decides to withdraw shall notify the European Council of its intention. In the light of the guidelines provided by the European Council, the Union shall negotiate and conclude an agreement with that State, setting out the arrangements for its withdrawal, taking account of the framework for its future relationship with the Union. That agreement shall be negotiated in accordance with Article 218(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. It shall be concluded on behalf of the Union by the Council, acting by a qualified majority, after obtaining the consent of the European Parliament.