EU Brexit Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier stated on his social media account that the negotiations on the agreement to shape trade and future relations with the UK were suspended.
Barnier said, "One of my team's negotiators tested positive for Covid-19. We have decided to suspend negotiations at our level with Britain's Brexit Negotiator David Frost for a short time." used the expression.
"I am in close contact with Michel Barnier about the situation. The priority is the health of our teams. Thank you to the EU Commission for their immediate assistance and support," Frost said on his social media account. shared.
Brexit process
In the UK, which consists of England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, the Brexit decision was taken with 52 percent against 48 percent in the EU referendum held in June 2016.
Britain, which officially left the EU on January 31, is holding comprehensive negotiations with the Union on bilateral relations, especially trade.
In the negotiations between the EU and the UK, "ensuring fair competition", "how to resolve commercial disputes" and "fishing" are problematic issues.
If an agreement cannot be reached, the commercial relations between the two parties will be made according to the World Trade Organization (WTO) rules after December 31.
Throughout the transition period to this date, the UK continues to adhere to EU rules.