NEW CHAPTER IN EU–UK RELATIONS: AMBITIOUS UNPRECEDENTED PARTNERSHIP OR THE FIRST TRADE AND COOPERATION AGREEMENT SETTING BARRIERS AND REMOVING FREEDOMS

In this paper the author analyses the new relationship between the European Union and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Given the scope and complexity of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement, the intention was not to explain in detail all its aspects, but only the basic and most important provisions. First of all, those of the free trade agreement, but also in the areas where ties are being renewed, which would otherwise be interrupted by the withdrawal of the United Kingdom. Although it does not reflect the benefits of EU membership, the agreement certainly limits the negative consequences compared to the situation without it and provides much needed predictability and certainty, allowing Europe to leave Brexit behind and move on.