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BRUSSELS, Feb 15 (KUNA) -- The European Union Friday announced that it is taking measures to mitigate the severe disruption to air connectivity for passengers and freight between the EU and the United Kingdom in the event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.
EU permanent representative today approved a mandate for the current EU Romanian presidency to negotiate with the European Parliament on a proposal which enables UK-licenced carriers to provide basic air transport services between the UK and the remaining 27 EU member states.
A special provision ensures the right to continue to provide scheduled flights under public service obligations until 26 October 2019, in order to ensure continuity of the public services while national authorities make the necessary adaptations to the new situation, said an EU press release.
The UK is expected to leave the EU on 29 March. (end)
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