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Annex E – Relations between new institutions and the European community

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This document, identified as Annex E of the strand one subcommittee report, discussed the potential interactions between new political institutions in Northern Ireland and the European Community (EC). Party delegations expressed dissatisfaction with the financial support and policy applications from the EC towards Northern Ireland since the UK's membership began, and emphasized the need for new arrangements to better promote Northern Ireland's interests. The subcommittee acknowledged that while Northern Ireland institutions would operate within existing EC frameworks, the Maastricht Treaty could introduce new opportunities for regional representation, and there was potential for cooperation with the Republic of Ireland on shared interests. Key points included the establishment of direct contacts with the European Commission, representation at the Council of Ministers, the possibility of setting up a permanent office in Brussels, and ensuring substantial presence on the Committee of the Regions as proposed in the Maastricht Treaty.

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