British Government accused of 'behaving like cowboys' after copying an EU database

09/01/2020 | The Guardian

A confidential report revealed the UK Government allowed the illegal copying of an EU database. The Dutch Liberal MEP Sophie in' t Veld confirmed the act as 'violations and abuse'. The issue threatens to overshadow post-Brexit trade negotiations. 

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