NEW: Diplomats say there is a “willingness” among EU member states and the European Commission to look at what flexibilities are possible “within the framework of the [NI] protocol”, but there will not be a renegotiation of the Protocol
2/ However, there is no guarantee the EU will agree to further grace periods, says diplomat

This follows a meeting of the Working Party, which brings together the Commission and Brexit coordinators from member states
3/ The view is that the Protocol hasn’t even been fully implemented by UK, also the prerequisite of preparation by business is lacking, so it seems “premature to already discuss lengthening the grace periods”.
4/ Diplomat says: “Brexit is the root cause of the problem, not the Protocol. Providing flexibility is foreseen in the protocol yes, renegotiating it because of faux pas by [Commission President] VDL is not”
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