👇 @NatashaBertaud @EU_Commission on @BorisJohnson #Brexit letter: “We take note of Prime Minister Johnson’s letter [...] You will have seen that @eucopresident has tweeted his initial reaction - a reaction which we share.
.@EU_Commission welcomes UK gov’s engagement & continued commitment to an orderly withdrawal. We firmly believe this is in the best interests of 🇪🇺&🇬🇧
However, the letter doesn’t provide a legal, operational solution to prevent the return of a hard border on island of Ireland.
However, the letter doesn’t provide a legal, operational solution to prevent the return of a hard border on island of Ireland.
It does not set out what any alternative arrangements could be. In fact, it recognises that there is no guarantee that such arrangements will be in place by the end of the transition period.
As stated on many occasions, we stand ready to work constructively within our mandate.
As stated on many occasions, we stand ready to work constructively within our mandate.
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