Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The framework for negotiations is currently under way. At the European Council meeting it was stated that the negotiations will certainly be led by the European Council and at that level among EU Heads of State and Government. There will be a role for the Commission in the matter of the technical issues surrounding the negotiations. Ultimately there will be a role for the European Parliament. It is not particularly clear yet in the framework of negotiations what precisely that may be. All institutions will be involved, with the lead institution being the European Council, comprising Heads of State and Government.

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