EU Sets Stringent Demands for Post-Brexit Trade Deal with UK

Leaked documents reveal Brussels' conditions for improved trade relations, including fishing rights, EU law alignment, and youth mobility concessions.

The European Union has outlined key demands for a new trade deal, requiring the UK to maintain EU fishing rights and adhere to European Court of Justice jurisdiction.
Brussels is pushing for full alignment with EU laws on food, agriculture, and environmental standards as a prerequisite for easing trade barriers.
The EU seeks a youth mobility scheme allowing 18-30 year-olds to live and work in the UK, a measure opposed by the UK government over migration concerns.
UK marine conservation policies, including fishing restrictions, face potential rollback under EU pressure to maintain access for European fishermen.
Negotiations are expected to begin in 2025, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer facing political challenges balancing EU demands and domestic opposition.