EU takes new legal action against UK over post-Brexit deal changes

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The EU has begun legal proceedings against the UK after it published legislation that would override the parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol. Maros Sefcovic, vice-president of the European Commission, said the plan to tear up the agreement, which governs Northern Ireland's post-Brexit trading arrangements, was illegal. The swift resumption of the legal action is an indication of the collapse in trust between Brussels and London.

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Times of India

EU to launch legal action against UK for changes to post-Brexit deal

Europe News: BRUSSELS: The European Union is launching legal action against the UK in response to Britain's unilateral moves to rip up parts of the post-Brexit dea.

2 months ago·Mumbai, India

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BBC News

EU takes new legal action against UK over post-Brexit deal changes

Brussels says altering the Northern Ireland Protocol breaks international law, but the UK disputes this.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

EU Sues UK After Plan to Override Deal on Northern Ireland

The proceedings could result in the European Court of Justice (ECJ) imposing fines, although these would likely be more than a year away

2 months ago·India

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Reuters

EU goes to UK legal proceedings on Northern Ireland issue

[Brussels 15th Reuters] - The European Union (EU) received the announcement of a bill on the 15th that the British government unilaterally relieves part of the arrangements on Northern Ireland included in the EU Withdrawal Agreement Two new legal proceedings were started, and another procedure that had been suspended was also resumed. It is possible that the European Court of Justice will order the payment of fines, but the ruling is likely to b…

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Northern Ireland protocol: What is the UK and the EU’s standoff about?

Disputes over customs checks and trade data are being intensified by the NI protocol bill’s proposed breach of international law

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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CBC News

EU threatens Britain with legal action over changes to Brexit deal on Northern Ireland | CBC News

The European Union is launching legal action against the U.K. in response to unilateral moves to rewrite parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol in the post-Brexit deal between both sides, the bloc's executive branch said on Wednesday.

2 months ago·Canada

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