CLEAN : Frost warns of "gap" as he arrives for talks with the EU on Northern Ireland

The transcript discusses the protocol principle and the significant gap in negotiations. It emphasizes the need for a consensual agreement to avoid triggering Article 16. The urgency of reaching an agreement is highlighted, with a focus on narrowing the gap and considering the situation in Northern Ireland.

What is the main goal of reaching a consensual agreement on the protocol?

• To trigger Article 16

• To increase the gap between parties

• To provide a sustainable solution

• To delay the talks

Why is there a sense of urgency in the talks?

• The gap between parties has widened

• The parties have reached an agreement

• Time is running out to make progress

• The talks have already concluded

What is the speaker's preference regarding the talks?

• To delay the talks

• To reach an agreement soon

• To widen the gap

• To ignore the command paper

What might help in moving things forward according to the speaker?

• Considering the situation in Northern Ireland

• Delaying the talks

• Ignoring the command paper

• Widening the gap

What does the speaker suggest the Commission should do?

• Ignore the command paper

• Listen to the command paper

• Widen the gap

• Delay the talks