The divorce deal is aimed at ensuring a smooth exit from the European Union, to be followed by a transition period that could last until 2022. The transition period can be extended once for one or two years, meaning it could last until December 31, 2022. This would kick in if the transition period runs out and the new UK-EU relationship has not been agreed. Northern Irish businesses would be able to bring goods into the EU single market without restrictions. 'Citizens rights'The draft deal preserves the rights of the more than three million EU citizens living in Britain and the one million British citizens living in the EU.

Source: News 24 March 30, 2019 05:26 UTC