tensions over Northern Ireland’s status in post-Brexit deal

Between London (United Kingdom) and Brussels (Belgium), war is again declared. In the line of sight, Brexit, and the Irish case. In 2020, after four years of negotiations, an agreement was reached. To preserve peace, the trade border with the European Union has not been restored, between Ireland, which is part of the 27, and British Northern Ireland. It was placed at sea. A mechanism validated by London, which separates Northern Ireland from the rest of the United Kingdom. But today, the British government wants to backtrack.

London has just introduced a bill to abolish checks on goods to Northern Ireland, restore financial advantages there and no longer recognize the European Court of Justice as arbitrator in disputes. A red line for Brussels, which will launch several infringement procedures against the United Kingdom. For Northern Ireland too, the bill rekindles tensions and reinforces divisions. The European Union now gives the United Kingdom two months to explain itself.