Jean-Claude Juncker and Theresa May attend news conference

Jean-Claude Juncker and Theresa May attend news conference

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The video discusses the complementing of the Withdrawal Agreement, emphasizing its legal status and the role of the attorney general in providing a legal opinion. It highlights the lack of new negotiations and the implications of the unilateral withdrawal mechanism on the backstop. The intent is to ensure a future UK-EU relationship that negates the need for the backstop by December 2020.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the legal status of the additional instrument agreed upon in the Withdrawal Agreement?

It is not legally binding.

It is subject to further negotiations.

It is only a draft proposal.

It has the same legal status as the Withdrawal Agreement.

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What role does the attorney general play in the context of the Withdrawal Agreement?

He negotiates the terms of the agreement.

He drafts the Withdrawal Agreement.

He provides independent legal advice to Parliament.

He represents the UK in EU meetings.

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How is the backstop described in the context of the Withdrawal Agreement?

As a permanent arrangement.

As an insurance policy.

As a non-binding agreement.

As a temporary solution.

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What is the intention of both sides regarding the use of the backstop?

To make it a permanent solution.

To renegotiate its terms.

To avoid its use entirely.

To use it as soon as possible.

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By when do the UK and the EU aim to establish a future relationship to avoid the backstop?

By the end of 2021.

By the start of 2023.

By mid-2022.

By the end of December 2020.