The article discusses The Independent's commitment to delivering fact-based journalism during pivotal moments, such as reproductive rights and climate change. It highlights the potential for the UK to join the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention (PEM) under Sir Keir Starmer's leadership, which would enhance trade relationships post-Brexit. Maros Sefcovic, an eminent EU trade chief, has indicated that the EU is open to this prospect as a means to support the UK’s economic ties with Europe while some business sectors advocate for PEM for its benefits in maintaining supply chains.
Your support makes all the difference. The UK could join a Europe-wide trading agreement as part of Sir Keir Starmer's post-Brexit reset with the EU.
Maros Sefcovic, who led post-Brexit negotiations for the European Union, said it would consider letting Britain join the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention (PEM).
The PEM allows for tariff-free trade of goods across Europe, as well as some North African and Levantine nations.
Some business groups have backed the UK joining PEM as it would help to maintain complex supply chains.
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