Germany, Ireland Decry UK Government for Tearing Up Brexit Deal | Bloomberg

“Unfortunately, the British government chose not to engage in good faith with these proposals,” Baerbock and Coveney wrote. “Instead of the path of partnership and dialogue, it’s chosen unilateralism.” https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-07-03/germany-ireland-decry-uk-government-for-tearing-up-brexit-deal

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‘Relations between us are in a bad place’ – Coveney says Truss is making no effort on Northern Ireland | Independent.ie

“Coveney has accused Truss of making ‘no effort’ to resolve the Northern Ireland protocol row and suggests she may be more focused on trying to succeed Johnson as PM.” https://m.independent.ie/irish-news/news/relations-between-us-are-in-a-bad-place-simon-coveney-says-liz-truss-is-making-no-effort-on-northern-ireland-41744093.html

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Brexit: UK ‘miscalculating’ over unilateral action to override treaty, says Ireland’s Coveney | Euronews

“The Irish foreign minister rejected suggestions from London that a trade war would be less likely, given the need for unity over Russia’s war on Ukraine.” https://www.euronews.com/2022/05/20/brexit-uk-miscalculating-over-unilateral-action-to-override-treaty-says-ireland-s-coveney

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EU will retaliate against any unilateral action on Northern Ireland protocol, Coveney warns | Irish Times

“Minister urges ‘partnership and dialogue’ ahead of Johnson’s Belfast visit.” https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/eu-will-retaliate-to-any-unilateral-action-on-northern-ireland-protocol-coveney-warns-1.4879091 EU will retaliate to any unilateral action on Northern Ireland protocol, Coveney warns British prime minister Boris Johnson has been warned of the consequences of unilateral action on the Northern Ireland protocol, including the prospect of “retaliatory” action from Europe. www.irishtimes.com

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Truss’s part in EU talks shows her desperation for a deal | Yorkshire Bylines

“Truss’s part in EU talks began with the threat to trigger Article 16, but her ‘hard-Brexit’ rhetoric is unlikely to work,.” https://yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/brexit/trusss-part-in-eu-talks-shows-her-desperation-for-a-deal-to-be-done/ Truss’s part in EU talks shows her desperation for a deal to be done When Lord Frost resigned his position as Brexit minister in December 2021, many hoped for a change of tone […]

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