UK and EU Begin Talks on Post-Brexit Relationship Reset

Prime Minister Keir Starmer seeks to strengthen ties on security, trade, and energy while balancing domestic and international pressures.

Formal negotiations between the UK and EU have started, aiming to reset relations ahead of a planned summit in May 2025.
Key areas of focus include defence cooperation, easing trade barriers, and aligning on energy and climate policies.
The EU is pushing for concessions on youth mobility, fisheries, and adherence to European Court of Justice oversight in exchange for deeper collaboration.
Starmer faces domestic challenges, including resistance to migration policies and balancing relations with the US amid potential trade tensions with Donald Trump.
Both sides aim to finalize a political declaration by May, setting the stage for a broader legal agreement in the future.