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EU’s Sefcovic welcomes “change in tone” from UK over N.Ireland trade talks

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Posted on November 15, 2021

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EU Acknowledges Positive Shift in N.Ireland Trade Discussions

LONDON (Reuters) – The European Commission’s Maros Sefcovic said on Friday there had been a welcome change in tone from British Brexit minister David Frost in talks over post-Brexit trade with Northern Ireland, but said serious headway was still needed next week.

“I acknowledge and welcome the change in tone of discussion with David Frost today, and I hope this will lead to tangible results for the people in Northern Ireland,” Sefcovic told a news conference in London after the talks.

“We need to make serious headway in the course of next week. This is particularly important as regards the issue of medicines. Uninterrupted long term supply of medicines from Great Britain to Northern Ireland is the protocol-related issue on everyone’s mind.”

(Reporting by William Schomberg; writing by Michael Holden, Editing by Alistair Smout)

Key Takeaways

  • EU's Sefcovic notes a positive change in tone from UK's Frost.
  • Talks focus on post-Brexit trade with Northern Ireland.
  • Serious progress needed, especially on medicine supply.
  • Sefcovic hopes for tangible results for Northern Ireland.
  • Next week's discussions are crucial for protocol issues.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The main topic is the EU-UK discussions on post-Brexit trade concerning Northern Ireland, focusing on a change in tone and the need for progress.
What change did Sefcovic note?
Sefcovic noted a positive change in tone from UK's Brexit minister David Frost during the trade talks.
What issue is highlighted in the talks?
The uninterrupted long-term supply of medicines from Great Britain to Northern Ireland is a key issue highlighted in the talks.

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