Article 218: The Future UK EU Relationship - Brexit Explained.

The video discusses the complexities of mixed agreements in the context of Brexit, focusing on Article 218 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. It explains how EU negotiations are conducted, the role of the European Parliament, and the significance of qualified majority voting. The video also covers the EU's exclusive competence in certain areas, as highlighted by the Singapore ruling, and the challenges posed by mixed agreements, which require ratification by all national assemblies. The potential difficulties for the UK in securing a comprehensive trade deal with the EU are also highlighted.

What is the primary focus of Article 50 in the context of Brexit?

• Defining the UK's future relationship with the EU

• Establishing a transition period

• Covering the UK's departure from the EU

• Negotiating trade deals with non-EU countries

According to Article 218, who must be kept informed during EU negotiations?

• The European Court of Justice

• The Council of the EU

• The European Parliament

• The European Commission

What is a mixed agreement in the context of EU trade deals?

• A trade deal that includes areas the EU cannot legislate on alone

• An agreement that is negotiated solely by the European Commission

• A deal that requires approval from all EU member states

• An agreement that only involves goods and services

Which ruling clarified the EU's exclusive competence in certain areas?

• The CETA Agreement

• The Singapore Ruling

• The Maastricht Treaty

• The Lisbon Treaty

What was a significant issue in the EU-Canada deal (CETA) that affected its approval?

• Tariffs on goods

• Regulations on public procurement

• Investor state dispute settlement mechanisms

• Energy generation policies

How many national assemblies must approve a mixed agreement in the EU?

• 27

• 38

• 20

• 65

What does provisional application of a trade deal mean?

• The deal is fully implemented immediately

• The deal is applied temporarily while awaiting full ratification

• The deal is rejected by member states

• The deal is only applied to goods and services