Brussels today unveiled contingency measures in the event of a no-deal Brexit in order to ensure continued and smooth operation of air travel, road transport and fisheries.
Aviation
Brussels says that a regulation should be introduced to allow the “provision of certain air services” between the 27 member states and the UK for a duration of six months, “provided the UK ensures the same.”
Another measure would ensure that “various safety certificates for products can continue to be used in EU aircraft without disruption”, which would prevent the grounding of EU aircraft.
Road connectivity
The Commission wants to ensure that road freight and road passenger transport remains undisturbed for a duration of six months, which is dependent on the UK providing “the same to EU hauliers”.
Fisheries
Brussels is backing the creation of a legal framework that would grant British and European fishing vessels reciprocal access to each other’s waters after the end of the transition period and until December 31, 2021, “or until a fisheries agreement with the UK has been concluded — whichever date is earlier”.
Photo. Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and chief negotiators.
