UK and EU Commit to Strengthening Economic and Security Ties
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen agree on a pragmatic approach to enhance cooperation post-Brexit.
- Keir Starmer and Ursula von der Leyen met in Brussels to discuss resetting UK-EU relations and agreed to work at pace on economic and security cooperation.
- Both leaders emphasized the importance of pragmatic and sensible leadership to make Brexit work and address shared challenges like irregular migration and climate change.
- The UK ruled out rejoining the single market, customs union, or freedom of movement, but aims to reduce trade barriers and improve mutual recognition of professional qualifications.
- Discussions included a potential foreign policy and security pact, with a focus on tackling illegal migration and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.
- Brussels pushed for a youth mobility scheme, which London has resisted, but analysts suggest a limited exchange program might be negotiated to boost economic growth.
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