The Commission is taking the U.Ok. to the Court of Justice of the EU (ECJ). Although Britain ceased to be certain by EU legislation post-Brexit, sure issues contained in its withdrawal deal fall underneath the European court docket’s jurisdiction ― a lot to the annoyance of Britain’s pro-Brexit politicians.
In a press release, the Commission blasted the U.Ok.’s “shortcomings” in implementing the phrases of the treaty, “which proceed to have an effect on EU residents.”
“After rigorously assessing the replies of the United Kingdom, the Commission maintains that a number of components of the grievances stay unaddressed, together with on the rights of staff and the rights of prolonged relations,” the Commission added.
The violations occurred on the finish of 2020, the Commission stated.