Overview
- Keir Starmer will meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels next week to discuss resetting UK-EU relations.
- Starmer aims to enhance trade, defense, and border security cooperation without rejoining the EU's single market or customs union.
- The EU has proposed a youth mobility scheme for easier travel and work for under-30s, which Starmer has not ruled out despite resistance from some Brexit supporters.
- EU officials have advised against linking the youth mobility scheme to other concessions like reducing red tape for British musicians and professionals.
- Starmer's push for improved relations comes amid calls from business leaders to ease post-Brexit trade barriers and attract more investment to the UK.