Why post-Brexit Britain will always remain a supplicant to Europe

On Monday, the UK will seek to redefine its relationship with the EU, with attention on the outcomes of the EU-UK summit. Recent trade deals with India and the US may strengthen ties with the EU rather than hinder them, as they avoid closing avenues for deeper relations. The summit is expected to yield agreements on defense, economic cooperation, and regulatory alignment, highlighting the UK’s ongoing adaptation to EU rules, while revealing the limitations of its sovereign status outside the EU and the continuous negotiation required to maintain a working relationship.

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