U.K., EU start ‘new chapter’ over N. Ireland trade pact

U.K., EU start ‘new chapter’ over N. Ireland trade pact

Subject : International Relations

Section: Msc

Concept :

• The British Prime Minister has negotiated a new deal with the European Union (EU) on post-Brexit trade rules for Northern Ireland.
• According to the British Prime Minister, the deal would pave the way for a new chapter in London’s relationship with the bloc.
• Northern Ireland, which is a British province, has an open border with Ireland, which is an EU member.

• The deal seeks to resolve tensions caused by the 2020 post-Brexit arrangements governing Northern Ireland and its open border with the Republic of Ireland.
• The issue has triggered the collapse of the regional government, and affected Northern Ireland’s peace process and ties between the UK and EU.
• The new deal is expected to ease physical checks on goods flowing from other parts of the UK to Northern Ireland.