Poots says NI protocol causing "demonstrable harm" to the peace process.
The new DUP leader has accused the EU of using Northern Ireland as a plaything over Brexit.
Edwin Poots says its attitude over the protocol, which creates checks on goods between the North and Britain, is causing "demonstrable harm" to the peace process.
He says public anger over the arrangement could lead to violence this summer and has reiterated calls for it to be scrapped.
Mr Poots says the EU needs to change its stance on the issue:
The European Commission Vice President has rejected accusations made by Mr Poots.
Maros Sefcovic says the EU is working "flat out" to find solutions:
A veterinary agreement can be done in a few weeks if the EU and UK can move from ideology into pragmatism and real politics, says European Commission’s Maroš Šefčovič#Marr https://t.co/9KJ3IfcWBM pic.twitter.com/H8udTFk4t6
— BBC Politics (@BBCPolitics) May 30, 2021
Social Media Could Change Forever If Meta Loses US Legal Battle, Says Experts
Efforts To Achieve Peace Plan For Gaza Continue As US Meet Middle East Mediators
US Military Fire On Ship In Gulf Of Oman
Over 250 People Now Confirmed Dead Following Devastating Earthquake In Colombia
Rescue Operation Continues After 160 Dead In Colombian Earthquake
Six Killed In School Shooting Near Bangkok In Thailand
Reports Of Iran And Oman Working Towards Deal To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz
EU Home Affairs Ministers Meet To Discuss Protection Of Borders From Illegal Migration
