N.I. Protocol and the new UK-EU deal

Cards (10)

  • Brexit
    A controversial issue particularly in Northern Ireland because of its potential impact on the border between Northern Ireland (part of the UK) and the Republic of Ireland (part of the EU)
  • The border has historically been a sensitive issue due to its association with the Troubles, and any changes to it risk disrupting the fragile peace established by the Good Friday Agreement
  • Northern Ireland Protocol
    The trading arrangements for Northern Ireland established under Boris Johnson's Brexit deal, which guarantee that Northern Ireland will remain aligned with certain EU rules to avoid a hard border with the Republic of Ireland
  • The Northern Ireland Protocol has created problems, particularly for trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, leading to disruptions and tensions
  • DUP's unionist ideology
    Fueled their opposition to the Protocol because they see it as creating a regulatory and customs border between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK, which undermines their commitment to maintaining the union
  • DUP's protest against the Protocol
    1. Legal challenges
    2. Political maneuvers
    3. Public statements condemning the agreement
  • New UK-EU deal
    To address some of the concerns raised by the Northern Ireland Protocol and to facilitate trade while maintaining the integrity of the UK's internal market
  • New UK-EU deal
    Could aid a return to power-sharing by addressing some of the grievances and tensions surrounding the Protocol, thereby creating a more conducive environment for cooperation between nationalist and unionist parties
  • PM Rishi Sunak will likely face difficulties getting the bill through Parliament due to opposition from various quarters, including within his own party
  • It is uncertain whether the deal will be endorsed or backed by Northern Ireland's main political parties, as they may have differing views on its implications for the region