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07 March, 2023
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Windsor Framework

The UK government and the European Union (EU) have come to a historic agreement over the post-Brexit trade arrangements that will apply to Northern Ireland.

Regarding "Windsor Framework":

The Northern Ireland Protocol will be replaced by the "Windsor Framework," which was one of the most complicated consequences of Brexit, leading to issues on both the political and economic fronts.

Important elements:

the implementation of a goods-only Green lane and Red lane scheme
Green lane: In the ports, British goods intended for Northern Ireland will utilise the green lane and will be allowed to pass with little formality and inspection.
Instead of the current routine inspections, physical inspections will be done if the products are thought to be suspect.
Also, it is now simple for residents in Northern Ireland to order things from Britain online.
Red lane: Items travelling to Ireland or the rest of the EU must use the red lane, which comes with additional customs and security procedures.
The "Stormont Brake," which gives Northern Ireland's parliamentarians and London the power to veto any EU legislation they feel would be detrimental to the region.
It implies that the democratically chosen Northern Ireland Assembly can object to new EU goods regulations that would have a major and long-lasting impact on Northern Ireland's daily life.
They will require the backing of 30 members from at least two different parties for this.
The law is then subject to the British government's veto.

Targets and Need:

Trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland was complicated by the checks, and food products in particular lost shelf life while they waited for clearance.
Due to EU regulations, some tax and expenditure initiatives of the UK government could not be implemented in Northern Ireland.
The sale of medications was also hampered by conflicting British and EU regulations.
Minister Sunak thinks that the Windsor Framework will strengthen economic and other links with the EU while appeasing the strong Brexiteer wing of his Conservative Party.

The reaction of stakeholders:

Political circles have responded to the new pact cautiously, but not negatively.
The majority of leaders have stated that the deal appears positive on the surface, but they would only properly respond after carefully examining it.
Associations in the industry have openly praised the agreement.
The US has also praised the agreement.

Source: BBC

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