European Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier tours Derry

The transcript discusses the role of a former Commissioner in charge of structural funds, focusing on the potential impact of Brexit on Northern Ireland's access to these funds. It explores the possibility of maintaining cooperation and access to European policies post-Brexit. The conversation also touches on the European Commission's plans for future financial frameworks and the importance of respecting national processes during Brexit negotiations.

What was the speaker's role related to structural funds?

• Head of the European Central Bank

• Advisor to the UK government

• Commissioner in charge of structural funds

• Member of the European Parliament

What is the European Commission's plan regarding Northern Ireland post-Brexit?

• To relocate the European Commission to Northern Ireland

• To impose new tariffs on Northern Ireland

• To maintain cooperation and the peace program

• To cut all ties with Northern Ireland

What does the speaker emphasize about the European Commission's future plans?

• To propose a new framework for future cooperation

• To end all programs with Northern Ireland

• To increase funding for the UK

• To reduce the peace program budget

What is the speaker's stance on intervening in the UK's domestic processes?

• They respect the UK's decision-making process

• They oppose the UK's decisions

• They are indifferent

• They actively intervene

How does the speaker view the UK's decision to leave the European Union?

• As an opportunity for new policies

• As a decision that should be respected

• As a mistake that needs correction

• As irrelevant to the European Union