Have May’s Red Lines Made Getting a Deal Impossible? - Brexit Explained.

The video discusses the complexities of Brexit negotiations, focusing on the withdrawal agreements and the political declaration. It highlights Theresa May's red lines, which have significantly influenced the negotiation process. Various Brexit models, such as the Norway, Switzerland, Turkey, and Canada models, are analyzed for their compatibility with these red lines. The video concludes by emphasizing the challenges of reaching a deal and the potential inevitability of a no-deal Brexit.

What is the primary focus of the Brexit withdrawal agreements?

• Establishing new trade agreements with non-EU countries

• Severing current links with the EU

• Improving immigration policies

• Strengthening the UK's internal union

Which document outlines the UK's future relationship with the EU?

• The non-legally binding political declaration

• The EU membership treaty

• The UK-EU trade agreement

• The legally binding political declaration

What is a key feature of the Norway model in relation to the EU?

• Exemption from free movement

• No financial contributions to the EU

• Complete regulatory autonomy

• Participation in the European single market

Which agreement allows Liechtenstein to apply certain restrictions on free movement?

• Customs Union Agreement

• Schengen Agreement

• European Free Trade Association agreement

• European Economic Area agreement

How does the Swiss model differ from the Norway model?

• It does not require financial contributions

• It is not subject to the after court's jurisdiction

• It allows complete regulatory autonomy

• It includes agricultural goods in trade

What is a characteristic of the Ukrainian model?

• Complete regulatory autonomy

• Full EU membership

• Selected access to the single market

• No acceptance of ECJ jurisdiction

Which model allows Turkey to have a customs union with the EU?

• Norway model

• Ukrainian model

• Turkish model

• Swiss model

What is a major limitation of the Canadian model for the UK?

• Requirement to adopt all single market rules

• Lack of regulatory autonomy

• No access to the single market

• No passporting for financial services

What does the Canadian model nearly eliminate?

• All tariffs on goods

• Financial contributions to the EU

• Regulatory autonomy

• Free movement requirements

What is a significant concern for the UK's financial services industry in the Canadian model?

• Lack of regulatory autonomy

• No mutual recognition of professional qualifications

• Requirement to follow EU laws

• High tariffs on goods