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Written question asked by Lord Patten (Conservative) on Tuesday, 12 May 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 27 May 2020. It was answered by Baroness Sugg (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 May 2020 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


European Central Bank

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the effects on UK–EU relations of the decision taken on 5 May by the German Constitutional Court that the European Central Bank’s mass bond buying partly violates the Basic Law for the Federal Republic of Germany.

Answer

The decision taken by the Federal Constitutional Court is a matter for Germany, the European Central Bank and the EU. Negotiations between the UK and EU over our future relationship are ongoing: the third round of negotiations is taking place this week. The UK remains committed to a relationship with our European friends inspired by our shared history and values.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4340
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Germany Monetary policy European Central Bank UK relations with EU
Link
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