EU Legal Action Challenges UK Over Brexit Agreement Compliance

The European Commission's referral to the European Court of Justice over citizens' rights and investment treaties complicates Keir Starmer's plans to reset UK-EU relations.

The EU has referred the UK to the European Court of Justice over alleged failures to uphold EU citizens' rights and cancel bilateral investment treaties post-Brexit.
The legal disputes highlight unresolved issues from the Brexit withdrawal agreement, including concerns over the UK's handling of pre-settled status for EU nationals.
Keir Starmer's efforts to improve UK-EU relations face challenges, as the EU insists on full compliance with existing agreements before considering new deals.
The EU has signaled that future agreements, including potential defense and security partnerships, depend on the UK's adherence to current commitments.
Key sticking points in negotiations include EU fishing rights, youth mobility proposals, and concerns over European Court of Justice oversight, which are politically sensitive in the UK.