EU chief, UK PM to meet Monday over N.Ireland protocol

EU chief, UK PM to meet Monday over N.Ireland protocol

Published February 26,2023


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European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen will meet British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in London on Monday to debate modifications on the post-Brexit Northern Ireland protocol, they mentioned in a joint assertion.

The two “agreed to continue their work in person towards shared, practical solutions for the range of complex challenges around the Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland”, mentioned the assertion issued late Sunday.

Commission “President von der Leyen will therefore meet with the Prime Minister in the UK tomorrow (Monday),” it mentioned.

The assembly will occur in Berkshire, west of London, the European Commission advised media, including that Number 10 was accountable for preparations.

Berkshire, a county, is residence to Windsor Castle, a royal residence of King Charles III.

British media had reported that Sunak had checked out calling any ensuing textual content modifying utility of the protocol the “Windsor agreement”.

They had additionally reported that there have been plans for von der Leyen to satisfy King Charles on the day of any settlement on modifications to the protocol’s implementation. That was reportedly purported to occur on Saturday however was delay.

Source: www.anews.com.tr