Free Trial

MNI BRIEF: Unilateral UK Action on NIP A Concern - Sefcovic

(MNI) Brussels

The UK’s plan to take unilateral action to disable the Northern Ireland Protocol was a “serious concern”, EU Commission Vice President Maros Sefcovic said Thursday.

Speaking after a call with UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, he said unilateral action was “simply not acceptable” and only joint solutions would work. Sefcovic said that there was “still potential to be explored” in proposals made by the Commission in February to improve the workings of the Protocol, but said no response had yet been made by the UK.

“The EU and the UK are partners facing the same global challenges where upholding the rule of law and living up to international obligations is a necessity. Working side-by-side in a constructive manner is of utmost importance.”

MNI London Bureau | +44 203-865-3812 | les.commons@marketnews.com
True
MNI London Bureau | +44 203-865-3812 | les.commons@marketnews.com
True

To read the full story

Close

Why MNI

MNI is the leading provider

of intelligence and analysis on the Global Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange and Energy markets. We use an innovative combination of real-time analysis, deep fundamental research and journalism to provide unique and actionable insights for traders and investors. Our "All signal, no noise" approach drives an intelligence service that is succinct and timely, which is highly regarded by our time constrained client base.

Our Head Office is in London with offices in Chicago, Washington and Beijing, as well as an on the ground presence in other major financial centres across the world.