Explained: Why Irish Backstop could derail more than just seamless Brexit | Explained News, The Indian Express

Explained: Why Irish Backstop could derail more than just seamless Brexit | Explained News, The Indian Express

By Explained Desk |Updated: August 1, 2019 7:01:20 am

Explained: Why Irish Backstop could derail more than just seamless Brexit

The border between Ireland and the UK is the only significant land border between the UK and the rest of the EU, and Brexit negotiations have recognised the Irish border issue as one of the three most important issues any withdrawal agreement would need to satisfactorily resolve.

Irish Minister of State for European Affairs Helen McEntee, right, and recently appointed French Minister for Europe Ameile de Montchalin stand on the Republic of Ireland side of the border during a fact-finding visit to the old Ravensdale border crossing between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, Friday July 19, 2019. (Brian Lawless/PA via AP)

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