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EU Begins Legal Action Against U.K. Over Brexit Violation

  • Britain could ultimately face financial penalties or tariffs
  • Move marks further escalation of post-Brexit tensions
Under the Brexit deal, Northern Ireland stayed in the EU’s customs union and some of the single market.

Under the Brexit deal, Northern Ireland stayed in the EU’s customs union and some of the single market.

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The European Union launched legal action against the U.K. in a major escalation of tensions between the two sides less than three months after Brexit was formally completed.

It follows Britain’s unilateral decision to delay implementing a key part of the Brexit deal relating to Northern Ireland. The move could ultimately lead to financial penalties or trade tariffs being imposed on the U.K.