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BRUSSELS, February 6 (Reuters) – Europe The Vice President of the Commission, Maros Sefcovic, said on Monday that European Union Great on Northern Ireland’s trade arrangements Britain has made progress in negotiations with, but difficulties still remain.

of the EU Britain Sefcovic, who oversees relations with, said his team wants to make progress every week, referring to recent reports on the progress of negotiations.

“Progress is being made, but challenges remain,” he said at a press conference after the meeting of EU ministers in Brussels.

“What we focus on is incremental, incremental work. We are looking for a possible landing zone for a possible joint solution, and this work is ongoing.”

Sefcovic said it was important for the EU to restore trust with London and commented after recent close contacts: “We are getting there.”

Northern Ireland of Great Britain Europe After leaving the EU unit It occupies a unique place in the goods market.

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An arrangement to avoid a hard border with EU member Ireland and keep the peace in the province Britain His supporters demanded that some goods coming into Northern Ireland from the rest of the United Kingdom be inspected, infuriating unionists.

Britain green only for goods going to Northern Ireland customs lanes and the creation of red lanes for products going to Ireland or elsewhere in the EU offer did.

The commission said it was open to the idea of ​​”express lanes” as long as safety measures were in place.

“The very important element that I want to emphasize is that it’s a very clear equation, the more and stronger protections we can get, the more flexibility we can explore,” he said.

Agreement on access to British information on goods sent to Northern Ireland, Sefcovic said unit will “dramatically” improve the flow of information required to protect the market.

Reporting by Bart Meijer and Philip Blenkinsop; Written by Benoit Van Overstraeten; Edited by Charlotte Van Campenhout and Ed Osmond

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2023-02-06 18:19:59
Source – reuters

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