The UK and the EU reached a landmark agreement on Monday to redefine their post-Brexit relationship. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosted European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in London, where the two sides finalized deals on fisheries, energy cooperation, and security and defense partnerships.
A key breakthrough came with the extension of fishing rights in UK waters until June 30, 2038, resolving one of the most contentious issues since Brexit. The agreement also includes a youth mobility initiative to facilitate work, study, and cultural exchanges between British and EU citizens, while explicitly ruling out any return to free movement of people. Both sides emphasized the deal fully respects Britain’s post-Brexit sovereignty.
This agreement marks Prime Minister Starmer’s first major diplomatic achievement since taking office and signals a new chapter in UK-EU relations. However, analysts note the deal doesn’t address core issues like rejoining the single market, with numerous trade barriers remaining in place. While laying important groundwork for future cooperation, full normalization of UK-EU ties will require further negotiations in the years ahead.
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