NEW: The European Commission’s @MarosSefcovic has put member states on alert for a possible deal on the #NorthernIreland Protocol at short notice – according to #EU diplomats.
He gave no timeline however. “It’s unclear if it’s a matter of days or weeks,” said one...
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He gave no timeline however. “It’s unclear if it’s a matter of days or weeks,” said one...
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Mr Sefcovic has been updating ambassadors in Brussels this afternoon.
It’s understood that, within a “brief” private session, he reported that there was, as yet, no final deal with “intensive” contacts still underway.
He gave no details on any remaining sticking points...
It’s understood that, within a “brief” private session, he reported that there was, as yet, no final deal with “intensive” contacts still underway.
He gave no details on any remaining sticking points...
But “be ready” was “definitely the vibe” said one diplomat while adding, “The last miles are the hardest.”
Another said that an agreement with the UK appeared to be “looming” but the outcome couldn’t be guaranteed...
Another said that an agreement with the UK appeared to be “looming” but the outcome couldn’t be guaranteed...
The #ECJ will retain its role as final arbiter of the treaty - @MarosSefcovic was "crystal clear" on that.
MW tomorrow’s bilateral between @vonderleyen & @RishiSunak, at the Munich Security Conference, is being described as an “important moment"...
MW tomorrow’s bilateral between @vonderleyen & @RishiSunak, at the Munich Security Conference, is being described as an “important moment"...
People in Brussels are aware of the political challenges facing Mr Sunak in selling any deal.
“Is it a concern? Yes certainly,” said one diplomat. “But there’s only so much we can do on that front. That’s very much in the hands of Rishi Sunak.”
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“Is it a concern? Yes certainly,” said one diplomat. “But there’s only so much we can do on that front. That’s very much in the hands of Rishi Sunak.”
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