EU's Sefcovic says UK must show unwavering commitment in applying Northern Ireland protocol

EU continues to fret about Irish border

• The clock is again well and truly ticking
• It is unrealistic to think that all EU-UK barriers can be lifted
• EU will not be shy of acting resolutely if required over Northern Ireland

There is a temporary deadline on the Irish border for June 30 but the UK doesn't appear to be in a rush to come into full compliance with the Brexit deal. I get the sense that Boris Johnson doesn't have any fear of the EU and doesn't care for their deadlines.