First EU-UK Summit Agrees New Strategic Partnership

May 19, 2025CORE

European Commission video on the first EU-UK summit in 2025 and the opening of a new chapter in the relationship
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At the first EU-UK summit since Brexit, the two sides agreed a new strategic partnership. They also established a Security and Defence Partnership and agreed a Common Understanding setting out a renewed cooperation agenda.

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EU-UK summit, 19 May 2025
www.consilium.europa.euENMay 19, 2025Official statement

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