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The EU seeks a "Farage clause" for financial penalties if the UK exits a new trade deal, citing accountability and border costs.
The EU is pushing for a "Farage clause" in upcoming Brexit reset talks, demanding financial compensation from the UK if a future government—particularly one led by Nigel Farage’s Reform Party—withdraws from a new trade deal, especially on agricultural and sanitary standards.
The clause aims to cover costs of reinstating border controls, similar to the €5.4 billion fund created in 2020.
UK officials call it standard and reciprocal, while EU sources say it ensures accountability.
Negotiations on the SPS agreement, part of a broader package including Erasmus and carbon border adjustments, have not yet begun but are expected to be complex.
The EU’s stance reflects confidence in its leverage, given the UK’s reliance on renewed cooperation.
La UE busca una "cláusula de Farage" para sanciones financieras si el Reino Unido sale de un nuevo acuerdo comercial, citando la rendición de cuentas y los costos fronterizos.