Flags with EU symbols near the building of the European Commission in Brussels. File photoBRUSSELS, Jun 13 The European Commission (EC) views with great concern a bill in the UK that violates key elements of the Northern Ireland protocol that was part of the Brexit deal, EC Vice President Maros said in a statement Šefčović. «We note with serious concern the decision of the UK government today to introduce a bill that violates the main elements of the protocol. Unilateral actions undermine mutual confidence,» it says. The EC intends to evaluate this document. The British government submitted the bill unilaterally reviewing the provisions of the so-called Northern Ireland Protocol as part of the Brexit agreement, Sky News reported. Under the Northern Ireland Protocol, the region was subject to a number of EU rules, and a customs border was established between Northern Ireland and the rest of Britain to prevent the emergence of a «back door» for goods to the EU single market. With the help of the prepared bill, London plans to create a «green channel» for goods moving from Britain to Northern Ireland, as well as change tax rules and deprive the European Court of the role of the sole arbitrator in disputes.
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