UK will get no special treatment from EU, European ministers say
Summary
European Union ministers said the UK will not receive special treatment in future economic ties and rejected the UK's idea for a single market for goods only. The EU wants close cooperation but insists on keeping all parts of its single market rules together, including free movement of people, services, goods, and money.Key Facts
- EU ministers met and stated the UK cannot pick only some parts of EU market rules.
- The UK proposed a single market only for goods, which the EU officials rejected.
- The EU single market includes four freedoms: goods, services, capital, and people.
- Some EU countries, like France, are open to the UK returning to the single market and customs union.
- EU member states want good relations but remind the UK they won’t have a vote on EU rules if not a member.
- An EU-UK summit is expected around July 13 to discuss agreements on trade, emissions, and youth travel.
- Ireland’s Europe minister said tackling current agreements is a priority before new talks like the single market idea.
- EU diplomats say the UK’s firm positions limit progress in negotiations.
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