A government delegation headed by Isle of Man Chief Minister Tony Brown has announced its return after a three-day official visit to Brussels.
The trip was part of a continuing programme to develop relationships and mutual understanding between the Isle of Man and key international audiences. The Chief Minister was accompanied by Transport Minister David Anderson MHK, Chief Secretary Mary Williams and Director of External Relations Della Fletcher.
The delegation gained insights into a range of European Union issues, including transport and energy policies, during a series of meetings. These included a briefing with the European Commission Ambassador to the US, former Irish Prime Minister John Bruton, meetings with Scottish and United Kingdom government representatives in Brussels; as well as with European Commission Director Generals in respect of internal markets, energy and transport.
The Chief Minister explained:
“The Isle of Man is not a member of the European Union but its influence is all around us. In a challenging global environment it is more important than ever for the Island to engage with key international bodies so that we understand them and they understand us.”
The Isle of Man has a special and limited relationship with the European Union, under an agreement (Protocol 3) negotiated when the UK joined the then European Economic Community in 1973, allowing free trade in agricultural and manufactured products between the Isle of Man and EU members. Apart from matters relating to this agreement, including Customs, the island is not bound by EU laws and it pays nothing to, and receives nothing from, EU funds.
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