UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Attend EU Leaders' Meeting in February

Starmer's attendance marks the first by a British leader since Brexit, signaling efforts to rebuild ties while maintaining key post-Brexit policies.

Keir Starmer has accepted an invitation to an informal meeting of EU leaders on February 3, 2025, in Brussels, extended by European Council President António Costa.
This will be the first time a UK prime minister attends an EU leaders' meeting since Brexit in 2020, reflecting improving relations between the UK and the EU.
Starmer aims to deepen cooperation on defense and security while ruling out rejoining the EU single market, customs union, or restoring freedom of movement.
Discussions between Starmer and Costa also addressed global issues, including support for Ukraine and the political transition in Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Plans for regular UK-EU leader-level summits starting in 2025 are underway, with the goal of enhancing trade and security partnerships post-Brexit.