German outlet Online Focus used the publication to list a series of events that they feel Mr Johnson has failed, and with it, the reputation of the UK's post-Brexit Britain, despite the Prime Minister publicly praising himself for getting Brexit done. In spite of the slamming report, Mr Johnson has overseen the signing of trade agreements with over 70 coutries, worth over 750 billion, abolished red tape and led the rollout of COVID 19 vaccines.
Simon Usherwood, a political scientist from the Open University, said he believes that Great Britain is still a long way from a balanced and well-considered debate about relations with the EU. The article suggested that there is less bureaucracy in some very niche areas since Britain left the EU, and for a year now trading has become more difficult because of the necessary documentation. The piece adds that Great Britain has been controlling some imports from the EU more strictly since the beginning of the year. According to the frozen food association BFFF, the trade of smaller companies with the EU is permanently damaged. When it comes to Brexit, the piece states that the British public are the biggest losers. The EU says that the majority of fresh food comes from the EU, but the shelves are empty. Since leaving, it's been more difficult for skilled workers to enter the country because of expensive work visas. It adds that this affects many industries in which mainly EU citizens have worked so far - from transport to meat processing to gastronomy. Boris Johnson POLL: Is PM doomed after lowest rating by Conser. Johnson was not the only target when it came to the German point of view. Home Secretary Priti Patel was also given a harsh appraisal. Ms Patel stated that he was trying to pick and choose who came into Britain, aiming for quality over quantity, but it pointed out that the Home Secretary has failed miserably over the handling of illegal Channel crossings, which broke all records in 2021. With the global economy being brought to its knees as a result of the COVID 19 epidemic, there is no doubt that Britain shares in this impact as with the rest of the world. UK news: Britons to face EU charges very soon REPORT Scientists suggest alien life forms could live in clouds of Venus SCIENCE Leading group of girls schools says no transgenders REVEAL But the German report says the impact of Brexit is having a double effect on the British economy. It states that the Office for Budget Responsibility OBR has come to the conclusion that leaving the EU will reduce gross domestic product GDP by 4 percent, which is twice as much as the pandemic. The article took an opportunity to take a swipe at the situation in Northern Ireland. Speaking of the Northern Ireland Protocol, it says: This is a thorn in the side of London, which is why Johnson wants to renegotiate the agreement he signed. It doesn't fit into the picture that the current regulation has brought a boom to the Northern Irish economy. It said that companies can easily trade with the EU and the UK and have an advantage over their UK competitors.