Michel Barnier calls for a close economic and strategic partnership between the EU and the UK after Brexit | European Economic and Social Committee

Michel Barnier calls for a close economic and strategic partnership between the EU and the UK after Brexit | European Economic and Social Committee

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) plenary session hosted a debate with Michel Barnier, European Union chief negotiator for Brexit, on 30 October. During the debate, Mr Barnier called for a close partnership between the EU and the UK after Brexit, bearing in mind that peace in Ireland must be a priority and that "the integrity of the single market is not negotiable". (...)