On 19 March 2020, the European Commission published a draft legal agreement for the future EU-UK partnership in order to propel progress on trade talks given the short timeframe to conclude an agreement. The draft text proposes to establish a zero-tariff area for goods with a favourable environment for trade in services, however, it also contains provisions on robust commitments to guarantee a level playing field between the EU and the UK and proposes strict penalties in case of non-compliance. More
