Prime Minister David Cameron said that the draft agreement on the terms of Britain’s membership in the EU meets the expectations of the majority of London. The head of the European Council Donald Tusk, however, that the draft is a good basis for compromise.
– We visited various capitals, met with prime ministers and heads of state, we explained patiently our arguments and zaznaczaliśmy that we want to communicate – said David Cameron. He recalled that when talks just began, it was said that the individual elements are impossible to achieve. – Today they are stored in the document – said the British prime minister and announced success in every field of negotiations. – With the Hand on heart, we can say that we managed to fulfill the commitment that we made before the parliamentary elections – he added.
In Donald Tusk draft agreement “goes really far “when it comes to taking into account the demands Cameron. – However, the limit is not exceeded principles on which is based the European project – said the politician. – I am convinced that this proposal is a good basis for compromise – rated.
Source: TVN24 / x-news
– This proposal paves the way for talks negotiators from 28 Member States, which will start on Friday – said a Commission spokesman Margaritis Schinas. He added that the aim is to reach agreement at the EU summit, which begins on 18 February in Brussels. If the game ends in a fiasco, it is still possible talks last chance for the March summit.
Limited benefits
The draft agreement envisages that the EU countries could, in exceptional circumstances to limit benefits for new migrants from other EU countries.
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on Tuesday, EU leaders got from Donald Tusk negotiated with London design of the final document of the February summit, which contains proposals agreed in the four areas identified by Cameron. The most difficult were British demands on social services. Many countries, including Poland, is concerned that these demands will lead to restrictions on freedom of movement of persons in the Union.
Do not hit already working
The proposed solution It provides for the establishment of a “security mechanism” that will allow EU countries to limit in a unique position to access certain social benefits for newly arrived immigrants from another EU country for a maximum of four years. This proposal means that the possible activation of this mechanism through London would not cover immigrants from Polish and other EU countries who are already and work in the country.
– After the changes, an immigrant coming to the United Kingdom does not You will be able to immediately get unemployment benefits. If you do not find a job within six months, will have to return to his country; if he succeeds, and will work hard – full access to benefits obtained after four years of residence – stated Cameron.
End of ingress for nothing
This limit would be subject to the so-called. in-work benefits, or social benefits for employees. They consist inter alia tax breaks, subsidies housing, access to social housing and full health care. They are available to all persons who are legally working in the UK and do not require previous contributions to the state budget, unlike in most European Union countries.
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– United Kingdom became a Member of success through immigration, and not in spite of. We believe in the free movement of citizens, but the associated burden on the social systems are too large – said British Prime Minister. According to him “it is necessary to break with the system in which you get something for nothing, where you can have expectations to the state from the first day.”
Other countries must approve
a unique situation is one in which the influx of labor migrants for a long time charged to the social security system or leads to serious difficulties in the labor market or disturbances in the functioning of public services.
EU country that is in such a position will be able to inform the European Commission and the EU Council. Then, at the request of the Commission, the EU Council (the representatives of the Member States) will be able to adopt a qualified majority of implementing act, authorizing the State to reduce benefits.
At this point noteworthy critics worked out the agreement and stressed that according to the document to cut off immigrants of benefits will have to be approved by the other capitals.
Lower allowances for children
the project also assumes that the European Commission will present proposals to amend the EU rules on the “export of child benefits”, ie payment of benefits to migrants from other EU countries whose children remained in their homeland. This change is to allow for adjustment of the amount of benefits to living standards in the country of residence of the child.
Many commentators, including Norman Smith from the BBC, emphasizes that this change in particular, the “Poles and other East Europeans” who had often send the resulting benefits back to their countries, using a good exchange rate.
Outside the euro zone
Less hassle negotiators made the other three “baskets” of cases in which wants to renegotiate the UK. It is about: the relationship between the euro area and countries outside it, to strengthen the role of national parliaments and EU competitiveness.
Draft Agreement provides, inter alia, that the initiatives aimed at deepening cooperation within the framework of Economic and Monetary Union will be open to countries outside the euro area . Between these two groups of countries is to reign “mutual respect.” As stressed Tusk can not mean, however, that the concerns of countries outside the euro will block or delay the urgently needed decisions within the framework of Economic and Monetary Union.
David Cameron will respect the result of a referendum on. EU
The on enhancing the role of national parliaments proposed that the legislative proposal falls if the parliaments of EU countries a majority of 55 per cent. granted under the EU Treaty vote recognize that the draft legislation is not compatible with the EU principle of subsidiarity (the principle that determines when the EU is competent to make laws, and when a decision should be taken at lower levels as close to citizens).
– European integration should serve to strengthen cooperation, but never zatracaniu a European superstate – it can work in other countries, but definitely not in our – said Cameron, explaining the demands of his government concerning, among others securing the role of Britain as a country outside the euro zone and reluctant to further integration.
United Kingdom can handle
Cameron assured, too, that “despite the flaws and frustrations which will continue to be associated with membership in the European Union “, if you manage to get an agreement, the government will be urged voters to vote in a referendum for the United Kingdom staying in the EU.
– If today obtained such conditions for membership, and the United Kingdom was not in the European Union – would be behind this, we joined – he said, adding that he is willing to travel around the country and “the passion to convince to remain in the community. “
Cameron warned, however, that” if the heads of other governments will have a significantly different opinion on the reform, nothing can be ruled out, “and asserted that the United Kingdom – “as the fifth economy in the world” – can cope well without being a member of the bloc.
According to earlier information, if the agreement is accepted during scheduled for February 18-19 European Council, the most likely date of the organization of the British referendum on staying or leaving the EU will be Thursday, June 23 .
Cameron in Poland
staying in London told the Prime Minister of Law and Justice deputy. She added that on Friday will discuss in Warsaw with British Prime Minister, among others, the issue of the so-called. Brexitu. During his visit to Poland, British Prime Minister will also meet with the president of PiS Jaroslaw Kaczynski.
How to assess the prime minister planned to visit, “it’s just proof that Poland is an important country of the EU, which solicits conviction for such projects as those that want to carry out at the moment the United Kingdom. “
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– Our joint relationship with Britain are very important to us, so I think that to talk about will be very much – said Awl. According to the head of government called the most important concerns. Brexitu.
– We all agree with the fact that Britain should be in the EU, in connection with the proposals of Prime Minister Cameron are thoroughly debated and discussed. In contrast, more on this I can tell you after the meeting with Mr. Prime Minister – added Awl.
There is no consensus on discrimination
I can not imagine permission for solutions discriminatory – as the project agreement the European Union with Britain says the president Andrzej Duda.
As the president, “the freedom of movement of workers, free movement of services is one of the greatest values of the European Union, and any solutions discriminatory in this respect certainly arouse opposition in many countries.” – Let’s see how these negotiations to roll – added the President.
In the “Tonight” in TVP1 president pointed out that the final content of the agreement will still be clarified. He pointed out that the draft agreement written that “security mechanism” that will allow EU countries to restrict access to certain social benefits for newly arrived immigrants from another EU country, could only be operated in “a situation of rapid economic migrants “. Duda stressed that it is important, what ultimately will be the interpretation of “a surge”.
The president positively assessed for records, strengthening the sovereignty of member states.
needs analysis
foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski emphasized that presented by European Council President Donald Tusk draft agreement “requires careful analysis.”
– There are many issues that we need to know and count. However, from what we know, these are proposals that will not apply to the Poles already living in the UK; these are the proposals directed to the future. Therefore, all those Poles who, at this moment in Britain live, will not be affected by any restrictions – said Waszczykowski.
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