Windsor agreement is intended to end poisonous disputes of Brexit years
European leaders have voiced hopes of turning the page with the British government, following a deal on thewill allow us to begin a new chapter,” the head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said at her joint press conference with Rishi Sunak. “It provides for longlasting solutions that both of us are confident will work for all people and businesses in Northern Ireland.”
EU diplomats gave a cautious response to the Windsor framework, the 200-page document that will sit alongside the legally binding Northern Ireland protocol, which remains in place. To avoid leaks the EU’s most senior diplomats and MEPs were only briefed on the contents of the agreement on Monday, after Von der Leyen and Sunak revealed some details to the world.
“The Stormont [brake] will get a lot of scrutiny. But there’s a double lock on the door,” said on EU diplomat, referring to the fact the veto can only come into force with the support of 30 MLAs and the UK government has to prove the new EU law in question would “have a significant impact on the day-to-day lives of businesses and citizens” in the region.
Member states will want to scrutinise the Stormont brake and other details carefully, but may be reassured that some of the briefing from London ahead of Monday’s announcement was over-egged. The European court of justice retains its role as the ultimate arbiter of EU law.
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