Europe is misrepresenting the peace process according to a recent independent analysis. According to the report, Brexit negotiations were believed to have been delayed by criteria concerning a proposed border, British definition, backstop. The reportedly until recently eu commisioner Phil Hogan advocated a new, all Ireland governing body. The report related that dup demands for a Stormont oversight, presumably of a proposed border between northern Ireland and the u.k., to be arranged as a unionist veto. A u.k. directive. With regard to other borders it was noted by unionists that a north/south border would not be sufficient, presumably when Dublin port remains open to freight. Phil Hogan reportedly interceded that the south can help; perhaps with new legislation.
According to the analysis report, Stormont has been threatened with closure if the border goes ahead. Earlier Boris Johnson and the then taoiseach Leo Varadker are said to have failed to agree to this fundamental Brexit measure.