ASSESSMENTS

Johnson Aims to Break the Brexit Deadlock With an Irish Border Offer

Oct 3, 2019 | 18:52 GMT

Signs point to an old customs and excise area in Newry, Northern Ireland, on Oct. 1, 2019 on the border between Newry in Northern Ireland and Dundalk in the Irish Republic.

Signs point to an old customs and excise area on the border between Newry in Northern Ireland and Dundalk in the Irish Republic. After weeks of speculation, leaks and rumors, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveiled his plans to replace the so-called Irish backstop on Oct. 2.

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Boris Johnson's proposal slightly increases the chances of a Brexit deal happening by that deadline. However, the European Union will likely reject many of the prime minister's ideas because it does not believe they will truly keep the Irish border open. The two parties still face complex negotiations, and the United Kingdom asking for another Brexit extension and then holding a general election remains the most likely outcome, though a no-deal departure cannot be ruled out....

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