What is the EU's Ideal Brexit Deal? - Brexit Explained

The video discusses the EU's rejection of Theresa May's Brexit plan, known as the Chequers deal, and explores the diverse interests of EU nations in the Brexit negotiations. It highlights the EU's unified stance against giving the UK a better deal than EU membership, potential agreements, and sector-specific concerns like fishing and aviation. The video also covers security cooperation and legal agreements post-Brexit, and the challenges faced in negotiations, including the possibility of a no-deal scenario.

Why did the EU reject Theresa May's Brexit plan?

• It did not address trade issues.

• It was not presented at the EU summit.

• It was too similar to the EU's existing policies.

• It offered the UK a better deal than EU membership.

What is a key concern for Germany in the Brexit negotiations?

• Maintaining open borders with the UK.

• Securing fishing rights in UK waters.

• Ensuring the UK is accountable to the European Court of Justice.

• Reducing tariffs on UK goods.

What do Central and Eastern European countries prioritize in the Brexit deal?

• Trade agreements with the UK.

• Security and foreign policy cooperation.

• Aviation safety standards.

• Fishing rights in UK waters.

Why is it important for the EU that the UK does not get a better deal than EU membership?

• To keep the UK in the European Aviation Safety Agency.

• To prevent other countries from leaving the EU.

• To maintain the EU's fishing rights.

• To ensure the UK remains in the European Court of Justice.

What is the EU's proposal for resolving disputes with the UK post-Brexit?

• Creating a new international court.

• Using the European Court of Justice as a backstop.

• Relying solely on the UK courts.

• Establishing a bilateral trade council.

What is the EU's stance on the UK's participation in the European Aviation Safety Agency post-Brexit?

• The UK must leave but can negotiate a similar deal to the USA.

• The UK can remain a member.

• The UK can only participate in a limited capacity.

• The UK will have no aviation agreements with the EU.

What is a major concern for the EU regarding the UK's economic policies post-Brexit?

• The UK undercutting EU standards by reducing taxes.

• The UK joining another trade bloc.

• The UK increasing tariffs on EU goods.

• The UK refusing to trade with EU countries.

What is the EU's position on security cooperation with the UK post-Brexit?

• The EU is not interested in security cooperation.

• The EU will only cooperate if the UK remains in the EU.

• The EU is open to sharing classified intelligence with the UK.

• The EU wants the UK to handle all European security matters.

What is the EU's approach if no Brexit deal is reached?

• The EU will continue negotiations indefinitely.

• The EU will immediately impose tariffs on UK goods.

• The EU is preparing for potential disruptions and hoping for the best.

• The EU will cut all ties with the UK.

What belief do some Brits hold regarding the Brexit negotiations?

• The UK should focus solely on trade deals.

• The UK should rejoin the EU.

• The EU will never agree to any deal.

• The EU needs the UK more than the UK needs the EU.