BREXIT: Political declaration

Muita UAB
Muita UAB
Customs brokerage company, Lithuania
Published 31 Jan 2020
BREXIT: Political declaration
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Political declaration setting out the framework for the future relationship between the European Union and the United Kingdom is published (OJ C 34, 31.1.2020). One part of the declaration, which we overview in this article, is dedicated to trade in goods.

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