EXTERNAL ACTION / United kingdom

European Commission denounces London’s unilateral decision to extend flexibility period for certain controls in Northern Ireland

Brussels, 03/03/2021 (Agence Europe)

Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič condemned on 3 March the decision taken by the British government the same day to “extend the grace period” for certain checks carried out in Northern Ireland “unilaterally” until October, although it expires in principle on 30 March. The Vice President expressed “the EU’s deep concern about the UK’s unilateral action, as it constitutes a violation of the relevant substantive provisions of the Ireland/Northern Ireland Protocol and of the...