European Commission responds to @DavidGHFrost article in the @DailyMailUK on Sunday on the NI Protocol, in which he repeated the claim the Protocol was not sustainable
2/ Spokesman @DanielFerrie said: "As President von der Leyen said recently: 'We need solutions – not soundbites – if we are to make the Protocol work for the benefit of everyone in Northern Ireland.
3/ "'This is the commitment and responsibility we all took when we agreed to the Protocol. And the EU is steadfast in its determination to make it work.'
4/ "The EU and the UK agreed – just over a year ago, after extensive negotiations – that the Protocol is the best way to protect peace and stability in Northern Ireland.
5/ "It provides a solution in Northern Ireland to the problems created by Brexit and the type of Brexit that the current British government chose. If we are to achieve our goals, then we need to implement our agreement.
6/ "This is a shared responsibility and we expect the UK to uphold its political commitment.
Every step of the way, the EU has tried to enhance dialogue and to work constructively with the UK at technical and political level to find solutions, in line with the Protocol,
Every step of the way, the EU has tried to enhance dialogue and to work constructively with the UK at technical and political level to find solutions, in line with the Protocol,
7/ "...regarding outstanding implementation issues.
That is why we have been engaging intensively with our UK counterparts at expert level. These exchanges have been constructive. We are making progress.
That is why we have been engaging intensively with our UK counterparts at expert level. These exchanges have been constructive. We are making progress.
8/ "We will continue with this engagement in order to find solutions. The various unhelpful comments in the press will not prevent us from doing so. Our focus is on making the Protocol work for the people of Northern Ireland, and across the island of Ireland.
9/ "Only joint solutions, agreed in the joint bodies established by the Withdrawal Agreement, can provide the stability and predictability that people and businesses need to take advantage of the opportunities of the Protocol.
10/ Finally, Vice-President Šefčovič remains committed to engaging with stakeholders in Northern Ireland – jointly with Lord Frost – to listen to their concerns and to see what can be done."
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