The European Union is demanding an annual payment of €1.15 billion from the United Kingdom for continued access to the EU single market, according to a report by The Times. The proposal follows a similar arrangement made by Switzerland in 2025.
The European Union has reportedly demanded that the United Kingdom pay an annual fee of €1.15 billion to maintain access to the EU single market, according to The Times. The report notes that Switzerland, which is not an EU member, agreed to pay €375 million to the EU Cohesion Fund in 2025 for similar market access.
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