PARIS - With the spectre of a no-deal Brexit looming on Oct 31, EU members are taking measures to cushion their economies, safeguard trade with Britain and protect citizens' rights.
A leaked government report on the potential impact of a no-deal Brexit set alarm bells ringing in August. More than half of all Irish beef exports go to Britain, and in the event of a no-deal Brexit, could be priced out of the market by steep tariffs. Berlin says its biggest priority is protecting the interests of citizens on either side of the Channel"who took advantage of the free movement and made life decisions based on its existence".
Paris has hired hundreds of extra customs officials and devised a barcode system for trucks crossing the Channel to help customs detect their contents and determine whether or not they need to be checked on arrival. Spain has pledged freedom of movement with the territory known as"The Rock" after Brexit and said it will grant residency to 400,000 Britons.
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