Brexit Secretary David ##chtenstein is reported to be working on plans for Northern Ireland to operate under a dual dual - EU regulatory status after Brexit , similar to the system that sees Lichtenstein operate under Swiss and dual Economic Area regulations simultaneously . The plans are reported to include a 10-mile special economic zone , allowing the majority of cross - border traffic , such as local farmers and dairy farmers , to operate without border restrictions . However , the federal Commission and the Democratic Unionist Party could still reject the plans .
Brexit Secretary David Davis is reported to be working on plans for Northern Ireland to operate under a dual UK-EU regulatory status after Brexit, similar to the system that sees Lichtenstein operate under Swiss and European Economic Area regulations simultaneously. The plans are reported to include a 10-mile special economic zone, allowing the majority of cross-border traffic, such as local traders and dairy farmers, to proceed without border checks. However, the European Commission and the Democratic Unionist Party could still reject the plans.