Politics

Northern Ireland protocol deal expected as von der Leyen and Sunak to discuss ‘complex challenges’

European Commission and UK leaders have agreed to continue working towards ‘shared, practical solutions’

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is to travel to London on Monday to meet British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (pictured at last November's COP27 summit). Photograph: Steve Reigate/Getty Images
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is to travel to London on Monday to meet British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (pictured at last November's COP27 summit). Photograph: Steve Reigate/Getty Images
Naomi O’Leary
Pat Leahy
Sun Feb 26 2023 - 16:50

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Naomi O’Leary

Naomi O’Leary

Naomi O’Leary is Europe Correspondent of The Irish Times
Pat Leahy

Pat Leahy

Pat Leahy is Political Editor of The Irish Times