Informal Domestic Advisory Group to Domestic Advisory Group meeting (on EU-UK TCA) – Brussels

28 May 2024

On the 28^th of May, FEPORT attended the informal DAG to DAG meeting under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement held to discuss the UK DAG report. The report delved into several key areas of interest, including:

1. Trade and Customs: The primary focus will be on providing comprehensive customs guidance and training for border control staff, as well as considering the applicability of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to Northern Ireland.
2. Level Playing Field and Regulatory Cooperation: Efforts will centre on modifying and simplifying Rules of Origin within EU-UK trade rules to facilitate smoother trade interactions.
3. Energy and Climate Change: Key actions include implementing alternative day-ahead electricity trading arrangements, linking the UK and EU Emissions Trading Systems (ETS), and maintaining active dialogue and cooperation on energy security of supply.