The UK and Northern Ireland are scheduled to leave the EU on March 29, 2019. Under a transition agreement all trade and economic relations between the UK and the EU will remain the same until the end of 2022. In 2018 members of parliament and Prime Minister Theresa May proposed a “backstop” which would allow the UK and Northern Ireland to remain inside the EU’s single market for goods and farm products. Proponents argue that keeping the UK in the EU’s customers area will boost the economy by streamlining trade and tourism. Opponents, including anti-EU lawmakers, argue that the backstop would lock the UK inside the EU’s customs area permanently and prevent it from signing trade deals on its own.
57% Yes |
43% No |
53% Yes |
40% No |
4% Yes, keep the EU bloc’s single market and its customs union |
3% No, this will prevent Britain from signing trade deals on its own |
See how support for each position on “Backstop” has changed over time for 1.6k Germany voters.
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See how importance of “Backstop” has changed over time for 1.6k Germany voters.
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Unique answers from Germany users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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No, but Northern Ireland should become part of Ireland to prevent treaty issues and causing a civil war.
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No, if the UK wishes to leave the EU then they shouldn't receive any benefits until they decide to join again
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It should be decided by the UK and Northern Ireland. They should be allowed to, or allowed not to, but it potentially boosting the economy should definitely be taken into consideration.
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If their Population votes for it³
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Yes, but they don't get a say
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