After years of political negotiations, the United Kingdom finally signed the Brexit withdrawal agreement on January 31, 2020. This marked a major milestone in the country`s relationship with the European Union.
The Brexit withdrawal agreement was carefully crafted over a prolonged period of time, with both sides aiming to strike a deal that would minimize disruption to trade and other relationships between the UK and the EU. The agreement consists of over 500 pages of legal text covering everything from trade and customs to immigration and security.
So, who were the key players involved in signing the Brexit withdrawal agreement? Let`s take a closer look.
On the UK side, the person who signed the agreement was none other than Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Johnson had been a vocal supporter of Brexit for years, and played a key role in securing the withdrawal agreement with the EU.
On the EU side, the document was signed by the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. Michel and von der Leyen had both played critical roles in leading the EU`s negotiations with the UK, and were instrumental in helping to craft the final agreement.
It`s worth noting that while the withdrawal agreement marks a major step forward in the UK`s Brexit journey, there is still much work to be done. The agreement lays out a transition period during which the UK and the EU will continue to negotiate a wide range of issues, from trade to immigration, in the hopes of reaching a more comprehensive agreement.
As we move forward, it will be interesting to see how the relationship between the UK and the EU evolves, and what new challenges – and opportunities – may arise. But for now, we can at least say that the Brexit withdrawal agreement has been signed, and the UK is on its way to charting a new course forward.