Charlemagne - How the British became the new Turks | Europe | The Economist

How the British became the new Turks A big neighbour that bashes Europe at every opportunity Mar 20th 2021 Life in brussels has become all too exciting for British diplomats. Before Brexit, they needed the patience to haggle over boring, intricate policy. Now they find a knack for bellicosity more useful. Since completing its departure from the eu at the start of the year, the British government has launched into scraps with its erstwhile colleagues. It began by refusing to offer ambassadorial status to the eu’s man in London. It then unilaterally overrode parts of its agreement on Northern Ireland, sparking apoplexy at the European Commission, which accused it of breaking international law. As a backdrop, British mps accuse their European peers of vaccine nationalism, after the eu brought in export controls on jabs made in the bloc. Allegations of hypocrisy and even malevolence zip between London and Brussels like a grumpy Eurostar. More:Charlemagne - How the British became the new Turks | Europe | The Economist