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Originally Posted by Damien
I don't understand what you mean? The purpose of this offer arranged Friday is trying to reach a deal by March 2019.
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Then I suggest you read and digest the content of Article 50.
http://www.lisbon-treaty.org/wcm/the...rticle-50.html
Pay special attention to this which has nothing to do with trade.
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That agreement shall be negotiated in accordance with Article 218(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
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Article 218(3)
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3. The Commission, or the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy where the agreement envisaged relates exclusively or principally to the common foreign and security policy, shall submit recommendations to the Council, which shall adopt a decision authorising the opening of negotiations and, depending on the subject of the agreement envisaged, nominating the Union negotiator or the head of the Union's negotiating team.
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(my bold)