EU to Begin Legal Action Against U.K. on Internal Market

The transcript discusses the EU Commission's response to the UK's draft internal market bill, which breaches the Withdrawal Agreement and contradicts the Ireland Protocol. The Commission has initiated an infringement procedure by sending a formal notice to the UK, urging them to respond within a month. The Commission remains committed to implementing the Withdrawal Agreement fully and timely.

What was the UK expected to do with their draft internal market bill by the end of September?

• Remove problematic parts

• Adopt it without changes

• Publish it in the official gazette

• Submit it to the EU for approval

What is the consequence if the draft bill is adopted without changes?

• It will contradict the Protocol of Ireland, Northern Ireland

• It will align with the Protocol of Ireland, Northern Ireland

• It will be rejected by the UK Parliament

• It will be approved by the EU

What action did the European Commission take after the deadline lapsed?

• Approved the draft bill

• Sent a letter of formal notice to the UK Government

• Requested a meeting with UK officials

• Imposed sanctions on the UK

What is the first step in the infringement procedure initiated by the European Commission?

• Imposing financial penalties

• Holding a press conference

• Sending a letter of formal notice

• Requesting a public apology

What does the European Commission remain committed to?

• Implementing the Withdrawal Agreement fully and timely

• Negotiating a new trade deal

• Ignoring the draft bill issues

• Revising the Withdrawal Agreement