DUP's Foster: Need Border That Works for U.K., Ireland

DUP's Foster: Need Border That Works for U.K., Ireland

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The video discusses the delicate Brexit negotiations concerning the border between Ireland and Northern Ireland. Arlene Foster, leader of the Democratic Union Party, emphasizes the need for a frictionless border and the continuation of the common travel area. The discussion highlights the importance of moving to the next phase of negotiations to determine the trading relationship and border structure, considering existing economic differences like currency and tax regimes.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the key issues identified in the Brexit negotiations?

The movement of people across Europe

Avoiding a hard border between Ireland and Northern Ireland

The future of the European Union

The economic growth of the UK

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Arlene Foster suggest is necessary to determine the nature of the border?

Progressing to the next phase of negotiations

A public referendum

A detailed map of the region

A new political agreement

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has existed on the island of Ireland since the 1940s?

A unified currency

The common travel area

A single tax regime

A shared government

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What economic differences currently exist between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland?

Different time zones

Different languages

Different legal systems

Different currencies and tax regimes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the ultimate goal for the border according to Arlene Foster?

To eliminate it completely

To make it work for Northern Ireland and the EU

To make it a tourist attraction

To increase trade tariffs