NI protocol 'the solution not the problem' says EU Commission chief

The transcript discusses the impact of Brexit on Northern Ireland, emphasizing that the current solution is the only viable one to maintain peace and stability on the island and protect the single market. The European Commission has shown significant flexibility and pragmatism, particularly with grace period extensions, and expects the UK to reciprocate this approach.

What are the objectives that the protocol aims to achieve according to the speaker?

How does the speaker describe the approach taken by the European Commission in recent weeks?