Summary
The UK and the European Union are in talks to tweak their post-Brexit relationship, especially regarding defense and security cooperation. While key changes like rejoining the customs union or single market are off the table, negotiators are focusing on easing trade barriers and improving other bilateral ties.
Key Facts
- The UK and EU are discussing updates to their post-Brexit relationship.
- Russia's invasion of Ukraine and U.S. policies have shifted defense priorities for both parties.
- The UK government insists on not rejoining the EU's customs union, single market, or free movement of people.
- The negotiations include potential agreements on easier food movement and travel for artists.
- British and EU officials have been negotiating both online and face-to-face.
- The UK's Labour Party manifesto calls for deeper ties with the EU, focusing on trade, security, and professional qualifications.
- Discussions include ways to reduce travel queues for UK citizens visiting EU countries.
- Both sides aim to strengthen defense and security collaboration.
