European leaders pay tribute to Starmer as EU-UK summit is postponed
Summary
Keir Starmer announced he is resigning as UK prime minister, causing a planned EU-UK summit to be postponed. European leaders praised Starmer for his leadership and cooperation, while the next UK prime minister is likely to be Andy Burnham.Key Facts
- Keir Starmer is resigning as prime minister of the UK two years after his election victory.
- The EU-UK summit scheduled for July 22 has been postponed due to Starmer’s resignation.
- European Council president António Costa and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen both praised Starmer’s work on EU-UK relations and security.
- Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Starmer for support during a difficult period.
- The Kremlin’s spokesperson said Starmer did not make a notable impact on UK-Russia relations.
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s team called Starmer a reliable partner on foreign policy, especially concerning Ukraine.
- Andy Burnham is expected to become the next UK prime minister and attend upcoming international meetings.
- President Donald Trump wished Starmer well but criticized his performance on immigration and energy policies.
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