Technology and the Irish Border Problem - Brexit Explained

The video discusses the complexities of Brexit, focusing on the UK's ability to form independent trade deals and the resulting border issues with the EU. It explores potential solutions, including the Irish Sea border proposal, the Maze Customs Partnership, and technological solutions. The challenges of maintaining the Good Friday Agreement and the political implications of different border solutions are also examined.

What is one of the main advantages of Brexit according to the video?

• The UK can maintain the same regulations as the EU.

• The UK can eliminate all trade barriers with the EU.

• The UK can establish its own trade deals globally.

• The UK can impose higher tariffs on EU goods.

Why was the proposal to place the border in the Irish Sea not accepted?

• It was too expensive to implement.

• The EU rejected it due to regulatory issues.

• It violated the Good Friday Agreement.

• The DUP opposed it due to unionist concerns.

What is a key requirement of the Good Friday Agreement regarding the Irish border?

• It must have physical infrastructure.

• It should allow for free movement of goods.

• It cannot have physical infrastructure.

• It should be monitored by EU officials.

What was the main reason the EU rejected the Maze Customs Partnership?

• It was too simple to implement.

• It required EU to collect UK tariffs.

• It allowed for regulatory divergences.

• It was too complicated and against EU law.

What is the role of technology in the proposed border solutions?

• To eliminate the need for any border checks.

• To replace all physical infrastructure with digital systems.

• To ensure goods meet EU standards automatically.

• To facilitate border crossing without delays.

What is the AEO status mentioned in the technological solutions?

• A status for companies to avoid paying tariffs.

• A status for companies to ensure container integrity.

• A status for companies to trade only within the UK.

• A status for companies to bypass border checks.

What is a major challenge of implementing the technological solutions proposed?

• They are already in use on the Norway-Sweden border.

• They are too cheap to be effective.

• They require cooperation from multiple agencies.

• They can be implemented immediately.

Why is the Norway-Sweden border not a perfect model for the Irish border?

• It has no physical infrastructure.

• It allows chlorinated chicken into the market.

• It relies on high levels of trust and physical checks.

• It is not aligned with EU regulations.

What is a concern of the EU regarding the technological solutions?

• They will make smuggling easier.

• They will increase tariffs on EU goods.

• They will require EU to change its laws.

• They will eliminate the need for any border.

What is the Irish objection to the proposed border solutions?

• They want more control over the border technology.

• They think it will strengthen the Good Friday Agreement.

• They fear it will cause violence if physical infrastructure appears.

• They believe it will lead to economic growth.