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It does raise some new issues, as there is now an unpoliced border between EU and non-EU in Ireland. (and by now I mean soon)
by broodbucket 10y ago
It does raise some new issues, as there is now an unpoliced border between EU and non-EU in Ireland.
(and by now I mean soon)
- Nursie 10y agoIt does indeed, and there's going to have to be some careful figuring-stuff-out going on, depending on exactly what path the EU and UK take now. There is precedent for open borders between EU and non-EU countries, Norway and Sweden for instance. But that situation is not exactly analagous and I'm not going to pretend I think there's an easy solution.
- broodbucket 10y agoThis is all so interesting! So much uncharted territory, competing factions and general uncertainty. As a non-European this is terrific.
- Nursie 10y agoAs a Brit I find the while thing fascinating too! You can probably tell I have significant leave leanings even though I voted to remain, and that's because I kinda wanted to see all this unfolding!
- Xylakant 10y ago> There is precedent for open borders between EU and non-EU countries, Norway and Sweden for instance. That's not a precedent since Norway is an EEA/EFTA member and actually even part of Schengen. However, as provision for joining the EEA/EFTA, Norway agreed on free movement rules, something that the Brexit campaign has been campaigning against. They've been backtracking on that issue, but I'm still curious how they'll square that circle.
- Nursie 10y agoIt's a precedent for EU/non-EU borders being open. I agree it's not a good fit for the circumstances here, it's all rather uncertain. But it at least shows that not everything is black and white.