In the most important shift in relations in the UK and the EU from Brexit in Britain and the European Union on Monday closed comprehensive resetting of their defense and business ties. The agreement was completed at the first formal UK-EU summit since the United Kingdom left the block in 2020, organized by Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London.
“This agreement is mutually advantageous,” said Keir Starmer. “Britain is back on the world scene.”
The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen repeated sentiment and called him a “historical moment” and “message to the world” about European unity in times of crisis.
Defense Pact 150 billion euros unlock access to Great Britain
The key highlight of the reset is a new partnership in the field of defense and security of UK-EU. On the basis of Britain’s agreement, he will receive access to EU defense loans to finance military contracts, including support for Ukraine.
British defense giants such as Bae Systems, Rolls-Royce and Babcock can now participate in joint EU public procurement projects.
“At the time of global instability, and when our continent faces the greatest threat for generations, we in Europe hold together,” said Von der Leyen.
The aim of reform of grocery store
This agreement introduces significant release of border control of food and agricultural products. This will allow British goods, such as sausages and burgers, to re -enter EU markets.
“We know we had trucks that waited for 16 hours, fresh food in our back could not be exported,” said the Minister of the Cabinet Nick Thomas-Symonds. “We absolutely want to reduce it.”
Officials estimate that these reforms could add nearly 9 billion GBP to the British economy by 2040, lower food prices, and improve the efficiency of the supply chain.
Access to fishing extended to 2038
Fishing, one of the most symbolically charged Brexit problems, saw a compromise. The United Kingdom provided EU ships continued to access the British waters for another 12 years until 2038. In exchange of the EU, it agreed to a permanent reduction in paperwork and border controls that hindered British seafood exporters.
Although economically smaller, fishing remains politically sensitive. The dispute was almost derailed by the original Brexit Agreement in 2020.
Youth mobility and erasmus back on the table
A preliminary agreement on the youth mobility plan was also achieved, aimed at allowing young British and Europeans temporarily to live and work in others.
Although all details are agreed, the United Kingdom also decides to repeat the student Exchange Student Exchange, who left after Brexit.
From the Brexit division to the new cooperation
The United Kingdom’s vote of 2016 on leaving the EU has caused years of political turbulence, including five prime ministers and tense ties with Brussels. However, the recent cooperation on global questions – including Ukraine – has held Trust Restore.
Von der Leyen concluded: “Great Britain and the EU are natural partners who stand side by side on the global scene.”
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