Ursula von der Leyen visit reminds us of an uncomfortable truthpublished at 15:34 British Summer Time 19 April 2023
Gareth Gordon
BBC News NI Political Correspondent
Ursula von der Leyen’s presence in Belfast today reminds us of an uncomfortable truth.
The Windsor Framework signed with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has so far failed in its main aim, restoring devolution at Stormont.
She called it “a new beginning for old friends”.
She referred to the role of former DUP leader Reverend Ian Paisley and his friendship with Martin McGuinness as “one of the miracles” of the Good Friday Agreement.
“History now calls on todays leaders to embark on a similar path”.
It was as close as she came to mentioning the great big elephant in the room.