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The Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland, commonly abbreviated to the Northern Ireland Protocol (NIP), is a protocol to the Brexit withdrawal agreement that sets out Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit relationship with both the EU and Great Britain. [1] The Withdrawal Agreement, including the Protocol, came into effect on 1 January 2021. [1]
In the June 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, Northern Ireland voted 55.8% to 44.2% in favour of remaining in the European Union. Support for remaining or leaving was largely divided along sectarian lines, with a majority in Catholic areas favouring Remain and a majority in Protestant areas favouring Leave. [ 13 ]
Stephen Farry added that "The Bill is opposed by a majority of Members of the Northern Ireland Assembly and, indeed, of voters in Northern Ireland". [27] DUP members welcomed the proposals. Sinn Féin members do not take their seats in Westminster and did not contribute to the debate. The bill was given its second reading in the House and ...
The bloc has been demanding that the UK provides it with a ‘credible road map’ to implementing the outstanding requirements under the protocol.
The First Minister was speaking following comments by European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen. EU has ‘tin ear’ to concerns about Northern Ireland Protocol, says Foster Skip to main ...
The Irish Government has said talks are ongoing with the European Union to prevent further difficulties for Northern Ireland when receiving COVID-19 vaccinations from Europe. [ 67 ] A report published by the British Red Cross highlights the effect the pandemic has had on loneliness in Northern Ireland, and urges the Executive to develop a ...
As the outbreak became a major crisis across Europe, national and European Union responses have led to debate over restrictions of civil liberties and the extent of European Union solidarity. As of 20 May 2022, Europe is the most affected continent in the world.
The first ever motion on extending a new EU law to Northern Ireland has been defeated at the Stormont Assembly. The DUP’s Jonathan Buckley said his party voted against introducing a law which he ...