EU’s Sefcovic: Implementation of N. Ireland protocol will continue to require compromise from both sides

“Implementation of N. Ireland protocol will continue to require compromise from both sides,” Maroš Šefčovič, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight, said in a speech on Implementation of Protocol on Northern Ireland at the Institute of International & European Affairs (IIEA).

Key quotes

“Implementation of N. Ireland protocol will continue to require compromise from both sides.”

“Spirit of compromise needs to be mutual, protocol only solution we have.”

“Focus must remain on finding solutions in areas of SPS, customs checks and medicines.”

“No renegotiation of Northern Ireland protocol.”

“A lot has been said by the UK politicians of triggering Article 16, this has not been helpful.”

“Clear there are no easy, quick solutions to complex N. Ireland problems, but believe we can find solutions.”