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SummaryNine years post-Brexit, the Labour government's new EU agreement has sparked divisive reactions, yet it symbolizes a significant step towards closer cooperation. The pact focuses on security and defense, allowing the UK to participate in the EU’s €150bn Security Action for Europe fund, while also introducing a youth mobility scheme and a veterinary agreement to ease agrifood exports, albeit with trade-offs like aligning with EU rules and granting fishing access to EU boats. Despite criticism...

The EU and UK have initiated a "reset" of their relationship, marked by a three-part agreement focusing on security, defense, and improved trade in agrifoods and electricity. While Sir Keir Starmer claims the deal could boost the economy by £9bn over 15 years, analysts argue it only partially addresses Brexit's economic impact, projecting a long-run GDP hit of 4%. Key elements include a veterinary agreement to ease agrifood exports and a 12-year extension of EU...

SummaryRomania’s president-elect Nicușor Dan faces urgent challenges in forming a government to secure EU funding and address a significant budget deficit exceeding 9.3% of GDP. Despite his underdog status, Dan's victory over far-right candidate George Simion marks a new political phase, emphasizing the need for administrative and economic reforms. His preferred prime ministerial candidate, Ilie Bolojan, may lead a minority government, with the viability of collaboration with the Social Democrats (PSD) still uncertain, as they...

Summary Sir Keir Starmer has claimed to have moved on from the divisive Brexit debates, yet his recent EU-UK relations "reset" has reignited tensions, particularly surrounding issues of UK sovereignty and fishing rights. Starmer faces the challenge of convincing voters that his newly signed deal addresses contemporary challenges while navigating criticism from opponents who argue he has compromised national interests. Despite this, Starmer positions the agreement as a way to enhance trade, security, and consumer...

The EU and the UK have reached a deal to "reset" their relationship, highlighted by agreements on defence, fisheries, veterinary regulations, mobility, energy trading, and security. Key aspects include a defence pact for regular dialogues and crisis management participation, a 12-year fisheries agreement ensuring EU access to UK waters, and a veterinary agreement aimed at reducing export checks. Additionally, both sides will explore youth mobility initiatives, energy market integration, and enhanced security cooperation, while addressing...

The article discusses a new deal struck by the Labour government that improves trade relations between the UK and the EU, reducing barriers and bureaucracy. While the agreement allows for extended EU access to British fishing waters and a permanent deal on agrifood, the article notes that significant Brexit-related costs still persist for most of the economy. Ultimately, Labour remains divided on its support for closer EU ties, balancing pro-European sentiments with electoral considerations, which...