Protocol at risk without NI-EU role - Andrews

A group of MEPs is calling for the European Union to open its arms to Northern Ireland, in light of the Article 16 fiasco. In a joint letter to EU leaders, being co-ordinated by Barry Andrews, the MEPs call for stronger “connective tissue” between Northern Ireland and the EU. As well as extending grace periods, there are a whole raft of other suggestions, including the idea of using a dormant provision in the Good Friday Agreement to allow “appropriate representation” at EU meetings. Fianna Fáil MEP, Barry Andrews, says Northern Ireland should have a democratic role in EU decision making if the Protocol is to survive.

 

Out words: Very, very serious

 

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