Northern Ireland: election, voters are divided. Bairner (Loughborough University), “institutionalised conflict”
Plenary —
EU Parliament: marking 25 years since Good Friday Agreement. Metsola, “it ushered in peace in Northern Ireland”. Michel, “Brexit raised new challenges”
Northern Ireland: Mgr. Martin writes to Equality Commission after Belfast Telegraph’s refusal to print an advert declaration by Bishops
EU-United Kingdom: after Brexit, a trade war looming ahead. Suspension of the Northern Ireland protocol divides British politicians
EU-UK: Commission proposes agreement with London on supply of medicines to Northern Ireland
Brexit: Sefcovic (EU Commission) responds to Lord Frost’s remarks on Northern Ireland Protocol. Yes to “creative solutions”, “no to renegotiation”
STATEMENT —
Ireland: Mgr. Martin (Bishops’ President) decries “amnesty” decided in London for Troubles-related crimes. “Deep hurt, betrayal of trust”
Brexit: Northern Ireland, riots among unionists and police. Bairner (Loughborough University), “scared of being left out of the United Kingdom”
Brexit: Mgr. Treanor (Northern Ireland) on UK decision to break Withdrawal Agreement. “Christian Churches are worried”
POLITICS —
