Five years after Brexit – “New Chapter”: Deal between the EU and British is standing

“It’s time to look ahead to leave the old political arguments and find pragmatic solutions,” wrote British Prime Minister Keir to X. Representatives of the 27 EU countries approved the deal at the start of the top.

Significant coordination
The Agreement marks the most important reorganization of the relationships of both parties since the Brexit in January 2020. As a result, British companies can also be involved in EU reinforcement projects.

The template was presented to the representatives of the 27 EU member states, said it. The breakthrough took place for the EU Großbritannia summit, in which Costa, Van de Leyen and Strander who used to be in Great Britain in the EU.

British Armor gets access to the EU defense market
The breakthrough for the agreement was reached in the morning after nocturnal negotiations. The focus of the repeat is a defense and security pact. This can enable British arms companies to participate in a 150 billion euros (EUR 178.00 billion) for reworking Europe. Great Britain is expected to grant fishermen reasons for twelve years of access. This step will probably criticize politicians and the fish industry. In exchange, border controls and bureaucracy must be omitted, which have made bilateral trade more difficult since the United Kingdom leaves the EU.

Both parties want to make youth exchange easier
According to a document that Reuters could see on Monday, it should enable “Balanced Youth Experience Program” youngsters from Great -Britain and the EU to work, study, work voluntarily for a limited period in the other area. “The European Commission and the United Kingdom must work on a balanced youth experience program on common conditions,” says the document. “It must offer a special visa path and ensure that the total number of participants is acceptable for both parties.” There is no concrete agreement with the proposal. Both parties agreed to continue to work on it.

Hope for exemption at airports
Great Britain also hopes for faster access to E-ports for British travelers at EU airports. In exchange, the country can agree to a limited youth mobility program and participate in the Erasmus+Student Exchange program.

The British referendum of 2016 before leaving the EU revealed a deep division of British society. Only a narrow majority spoke for the drastic step, which put pressure on the British economy. Relationships with Brussels are considerably taxed. Five prime ministers organized before Starmer took office last July.

Majority of the British regret Brexit
Current surveys show that a majority of the British regret Brexit decision. However, there is little interest in returning to the EU. Under Strander, Groot -Britain has constantly approached the EU and especially France and Germany. This is mainly expressed in dealing with the Russian attack war against Ukraine and with the new US President Donald Trump. In this area, the governments in London and Paris, together with the new Chancellor Friedrich Merz, try to make a uniform approach, also together with Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk.

EU also strives for defense agreements with Australia
Against the background of the tense geopolitical situation in Europe and worldwide the EU strives for a defense agreement with Australia. “We would be very happy to develop such a security and defense partnership,” said Von der Leyen during a meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday in Rome, such as a video published in online service shows.

Australia is a strategic partner of the EU, Von der Leyen emphasizes. Albanian underlined the values ​​that shares his country with the EU. “We also have common values, which is so important in the uncertain world of today (…).” So Australia and the EU would be behind Ukraine.