On the 13th, Charles Michelle, President of the European Council, warned Britain that its international credibility was "at stake" and said it must fulfill its obligations under the brexit agreement, AFP reported. Recently, the United Kingdom announced the internal market bill, which involves the provisions of Northern Ireland, which are considered to be superior to the brexit agreement, causing controversy.
Charles Michelle is reported to have commented on social media after a telephone conversation with Irish Prime Minister Michelle Martin.
"It's time for the British government to take responsibility," Charles Michel wrote. Britain's international credibility is at stake. " "The brexit agreement should be fully implemented to ensure peace and stability on the island of Ireland and to maintain the integrity of the single market," he added
The British government announced the internal market bill on the 9th, which gives ministers the right to ignore some parts of the brexit agreement concerning Northern Ireland by amending export declaration and other export procedures. The Northern Ireland issue is an important part of the brexit agreement.
British Prime Minister Johnson also accused on the 12th that the European Union threatened to "implement a food blockade to split Britain" between Britain and Northern Ireland.
EU negotiator Barnier responded on the 13th that the protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland "does not threaten the integrity of the UK."