UK defies EU over Irish Brexit protocol

Brexit remains a divorce nightmare. The British government, led by Boris Johnson, wants to renegotiate what has already been agreed, which the EU fundamentally opposes. It calls for a “new” protocol for the two Irishmen, arguing that it “doesn’t work” and was drawn up on the run. According to the Europa Press Agency, Brussels on Wednesday presented a proposal to simplify existing protocols.

British Brexit Minister David Frost has announced in a speech in Lisbon that the UK will send a new legal text to EU partners with relevant changes to the Ulster regime. The United Kingdom refuses to comply with the safeguards provided for in the Brexit agreement. they were a condition unconditionally To avoid a visible border between Ireland and Northern Ireland, which would jeopardize the Good Friday peace agreement.

The Community Executive has announced the “creative and concrete” solutions it introduces this Wednesday. The Commission’s vice-chairman responsible for relations with the United Kingdom, Markos Sefkovic, made it clear a few days ago that the EU would in no case agree to renegotiate the existing protocol, but that it would find “practical”. wishes to. Solutions that unblock the situation.

Boris Johnson is in short hours. A recent report has strongly criticized the British government for its performance in the first hour of the coronavirus crisis. The UK decided not to impose restrictions and this led to many deaths. The prime minister has faced criticism for going on holiday in Marbella when the country is grappling with a severe shortage of supplies, which he says has nothing to do with Brexit.