Dancila: Romania is treating the Brexit case with special attention

Aurel Dragan 02/10/2018 | 11:41

Romania is paying special attention to the Brexit case, given the significant Romanian community in the UK, Prime Minister Viorica Dancila said during a meeting with the European Union’s Chief Negotiator on Brexit, Michel Barnier.

“The dialogue between the two officials focused on the negotiations between the European Union and the UK and highlighted the very good level of cooperation between the Romanian authorities and the structure led by Michel Barnier, especially in view of the takeover by Romania in the first half of 2019 , the rotating Presidency of the Council of the EU,” said the press release.

Prime Minister Dancila gave assurances regarding Romania’s support to the chief negotiator for the fulfillment of his mandate. At the same time, she reconfirmed the importance of maintaining the unity of the 27 Member States around the fundamental principles governing the negotiation process and the guidelines adopted by the European Council.

“The Romanian High Commissioner stressed that Romania treats the Brexit dossier with particular attention in view of the significant Romanian community in the UK. It indicated that Romania has started its preparations internally since the start of the negotiation process in March 2017 an inter-ministerial mechanism on the Brexit issue has been created. It has shown that Romania is ready to manage any possible scenario of the negotiations,” the statement reads.

The head of the Executive has also expressed her appreciation for the progress made so far in the negotiations, especially with regard to the chapter on citizens’ rights.

“The Romanian high official stressed the need to guarantee these rights, showing that Romania will continue to carefully follow the way in which the provisions of the Agreement are implemented so that all Romanian citizens residing in the UK can continue to live, work and study in the same conditions as before,” the press release said.

Regarding the future relations between the European Union and the UK, the prime minister reiterated the importance of maintaining a close relationship between the two sides, indicating that any agreement should be based on a balance between rights and obligations and respect the EU’s decision-making autonomy.

At the same time, Dancila stated that the subject of mobility is a priority for the Romanian side and that the principles of reciprocity and non-discrimination must be fundamental pillars of the post-Brexit relationship with the UK.

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