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After sealing a deal between the EU and the UK, ‘Mr Fix-It’ is turning his hand to ambitious green laws
MEPs confirm Maroš Šefčovič as Green Deal commissioner and Wopke Hoekstra as climate commissioner
UK, Irish and Brussels officials to use Belfast event to discuss increasing strains on relations
Maroš Šefčovič has promised ‘intensive’ talks amid a growing backlash against bloc’s climate agenda
Also in this newsletter: voters in Northern Ireland warm to the protocol
EU recognised Sunak’s willingness to plunge into detail of potential solutions after confrontation of Johnson years
Tory revolt also brewing over MPs claiming a say in proposed bonfire of EU laws
Brussels would have access to British IT data for trading across Irish Sea as protocol negotiations warm
Coveney says N Ireland party cannot call all the shots in resolving dispute over region’s trading arrangements
Critics accuse Boris Johnson and Liz Truss of using the legislation to court Eurosceptic MPs
Brussels urges London to engage over post-Brexit trade or face retaliatory measures
Maros Šefčovič urges London to engage with EU to resolve trade deal problems
Move puts UK on collision course with EU, whose leaders warn PM not to act unilaterally
British foreign secretary and European commissioner hold cordial talks on a possible compromise
UK foreign secretary stands by London’s softer line on protocol after talks with EU negotiator
Maros Sefcovic calls for strategic partnership to address climate change, defence and scientific research
Brussels moves to prevent shortages due to post-Brexit regulations after UK softens stance
London attempts to de-escalate tensions with Brussels over governance and arbitration
More talks are due this week but Frost says using Article 16 ‘only option’ if they fail
EU faces calls from some member states to tear up trade agreement
Maros Sefcovic signals triggering Article 16 would have ‘serious consequences’ for Britain
Some businesses benefit greatly from the bespoke trade arrangements while others struggle
Role of the European Court of Justice in policing the arrangements is biggest sticking point
EU countries want European Commission to be ready if Britain suspends key part of Brexit deal
Brussels says its proposals are a final chance to end bitter trade rift with London
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