UK and EU haggle over key points before first summit since Brexit

EU-UK Bilateral Summit Post-Brexit

On Monday, the EU and UK will hold their first bilateral summit since Brexit in London, marking a significant moment amid global tensions, particularly concerning Russia and China. Analysts expect announcements on a joint declaration addressing geopolitical concerns, a security and defense pact, and measures to reduce post-Brexit trade barriers, including a crucial SPS agreement for plant and animal health. Despite the Labour government’s cautious approach to trade relations, public sentiment favors closer ties with the EU over the US, as the EU constitutes a larger share of UK exports.