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It seems that Brussels is ready to compromise on 'level playing field' rules for business which have threatened to torpedo a post-Brexit trade deal in a sign the EU may be losing its nerve as the end of the month approaches.
Belgian MEP Geert Bourgeois, trade spokesman with European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) group warned MEPs not to patronise Britain and voiced his concern at the prospect of the UK becoming a low tax-driven tiger economy analogous to Singapore which would undercut the EU in world markets.
Speaking in the European Parliament, Dutch MEP Derk Jan Eppink hit out at the EU while also reminding the members states that the bloc would not even exist without the UK's help. In his speech, Mr Jan Eppink commented on the proposed vast new financial aid package put forward by Germany and France which will give even greater control to the EU Commission. He asked "why are we punishing the Brits over a democratic vote to leave?. They are looking to the future and we're just a small pedantic club with no strategic vision."
Looks like the ponderous sinking EU ship is starting to hold water. Even its strongest economy Germany has been shocked by the prospect of losing 102,000 jobs in the event of the UK walking away with no deal.
Nobody said the split would be easy, but the EU is on the brink of civil war and I'd rather be in our position than theirs.
Belgian MEP Geert Bourgeois, trade spokesman with European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) group warned MEPs not to patronise Britain and voiced his concern at the prospect of the UK becoming a low tax-driven tiger economy analogous to Singapore which would undercut the EU in world markets.
Speaking in the European Parliament, Dutch MEP Derk Jan Eppink hit out at the EU while also reminding the members states that the bloc would not even exist without the UK's help. In his speech, Mr Jan Eppink commented on the proposed vast new financial aid package put forward by Germany and France which will give even greater control to the EU Commission. He asked "why are we punishing the Brits over a democratic vote to leave?. They are looking to the future and we're just a small pedantic club with no strategic vision."
Looks like the ponderous sinking EU ship is starting to hold water. Even its strongest economy Germany has been shocked by the prospect of losing 102,000 jobs in the event of the UK walking away with no deal.
Nobody said the split would be easy, but the EU is on the brink of civil war and I'd rather be in our position than theirs.
Brexit threat: Panicking EU must convince Barnier to compromise NOW
PANICKING politicians on the continent have been urged to convince EU negotiator Michel Barnier to adopt a more realistic approach to negotiations with Britain "before it is too late".
www.express.co.uk