Debate contribution: European Parliament: Observer Status

Debate contribution by Mrs Ciara Ferguson on 24 November 2025.

MLA: Mrs Ciara Ferguson
Party at the time: Sinn Féin
Date: 24 November 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: European Parliament: Observer Status
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5254245

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Thank you, First Minister. The letter also noted that, in the event of Irish unity, the North will automatically rejoin the EU. Does the First Minister believe that granting observer status would help us to better plan and prepare for the future?

42 words. Text as published by the Northern Ireland Assembly.

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 1805/22-27.

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