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UK signals shift toward closer EU ties
Could the United Kingdom be walking back from Brexit? Not exactly, but it is now preparing to recalibrate its trade and economic relationship with the European Union, signaling a potential thaw in post-Brexit tensions.
According to recent reports, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is initiating a major reset in UK–EU relations. This marks the first significant effort at rapprochement since the UK formally exited the bloc. At the heart of the talks is a defense cooperation agreement that would give British firms access to the EU’s €150 billion rearmament program.
Both sides are also exploring ways to ease trade barriers and reintegrate the UK into the Erasmus+ educational exchange program.
A longtime supporter of EU membership, Starmer is betting on the pragmatism of British voters, believing the economic and defense benefits of closer ties will outweigh criticism from pro-Brexit factions. Among London’s objectives are streamlining food exports and facilitating travel for UK citizens within the EU. In return, the UK is open to limited youth mobility agreements and modest concessions on fishing rights.
While the UK government maintains its position that it will not rejoin the EU’s single market or customs union, it is now seeking targeted access to specific areas of the European market. To achieve this, Britain is prepared to partially adopt EU standards, particularly to support farmers and small businesses grappling with inflation.
Analysts note that amid global uncertainty and growing geopolitical tensions, deepening cooperation with the EU is no longer just about economics. It is increasingly a matter of national security.
Published 21 May 2025
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