EU disappointed with London, no move on protocol – Europe

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    Brussels – “We have yet to see any action from the UK today on the ‘Ireland/Northern Ireland Protocol’, and I find this disappointing. Once again, I urge the UK government to wholeheartedly engage with us.” And so on Vice President of the European Commission Maros Sefcovic At the end of the meeting with Brexit Implementation Minister, Lord David Frost, in Brussels. “The next week from this perspective is therefore important,” he added. The two sides will meet again next week in London, and Sevkovic will be in the British capital on November 12.

    “We have just finished a meeting with David Frost and his team to discuss the implementation of the Ireland/Northern Ireland Protocol. This was our third meeting, following the Commission’s far-reaching package of solutions for Ireland. Three weeks ago.”

    “UNHCR has worked extensively with the UK to find common ground between our positions and bring stability and predictability to people and businesses in Northern Ireland. We have spared no effort to prepare this package. And take it to the finish line. Our package as a whole will provide significant changes for field workers.” Sefkovic then explained that “in practical terms, our proposal would create a kind of Express Lane” with “customs bureaucracy cut in half” and “also a wide range of retail products” that “would benefit from simplified certification. This would lead to a reduction.” to 80% of SPS’ veterinary, phytosanitary and sanitary controls. The representative of the European Commission then spoke of “a completely new model for how goods are transported from Great Britain to Northern Ireland” that would lead to “more opportunities for the people of Northern Ireland”.

    “There is no doubt about that The activation of Article 16 “by the United Kingdom” to request a renegotiation of the Protocol “on Ireland/Northern Ireland” would have severe consequences.Sefkovic said at the conclusion of the meeting with the British minister in Brussels.

    And there will be “serious consequences for Northern Ireland, as it will lead to instability and unpredictability. As well as for relations between the European Union and the United Kingdom in general, as this would mean rejecting the Union’s efforts to find a compromise solution to implement the protocol, “on Ireland / Northern Ireland, Sefkovic identified during a press point in Brussels.” I am equally committed to the issue of medicines and remain ready to do whatever is necessary to ensure their long-term, continuous supply to Northern Ireland by changing the rules of our union,” added Sifovic.

    So this has led to “limited” progress, according to Boris Johnson’s governmentThe interview that took place. The Downing Street newspaper reported that some “fundamental difficulties” remain, but added that the distances “can still be bridged through intense discussions” next week. However, proposed changes to the protocol made by the European Union to mitigate its impact are not “effective enough” for London.

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