Brexit Tension Flares, Increasing Risk of No Trade Deal

The video discusses the ongoing Brexit negotiations between the UK and the EU, highlighting the exchange of barbed comments and the potential for compromise on issues like fishing rights and regulations. It also explores how the COVID-19 pandemic complicates face-to-face meetings and may obscure the economic impacts of Brexit. The video suggests that Boris Johnson might favor a harder Brexit if a satisfactory deal isn't reached, as the pandemic could mask the economic consequences.

What is one area where the UK is showing readiness to compromise in the Brexit negotiations?

• Border control

• Immigration policies

• Fishing rights

• Financial services

What is the EU likely to compromise on in the Brexit negotiations?

• Immigration rules

• Customs checks

• Tariff-free trade

• The level playing field

Who are the key decision-makers in determining the outcome of the Brexit negotiations?

• The UK Parliament and the European Commission

• Boris Johnson and the European Council

• The UK Prime Minister and the EU Parliament

• The British public and EU citizens

How does COVID-19 affect the Brexit negotiation process?

• It simplifies the negotiation process

• It makes face-to-face meetings more challenging

• It speeds up the decision-making process

• It eliminates the need for negotiations

Why might the economic impact of a hard Brexit be less noticeable during the COVID-19 pandemic?

• Brexit will not happen during the pandemic

• The economic downturn from COVID-19 could mask Brexit's effects

• The pandemic has no economic impact

• The UK economy is unaffected by both events