EU Expected To Extend Grace Period Under Northern Ireland Protocol On Sale Of Chilled Meats Between Britain And Northern Ireland
The UK made the request for an extension until the end of September as a temporary measure, while efforts are made to find a permanent solution
Tension around the protocol has contributed to political instability in Northern Ireland.
Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly believes some progress will be made on the controversial measure:
"I know that the Commissioner Šefčovič is a very sensible and practical man. We have spoken to him about the need for flexibility, where it is possible, and he has taken that on board and he has engaged with not just politicians but also civil society in Northern Ireland, and I think that there will be movement on that."
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