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European Union and United Kingdom hold first summit since Brexit in London; leaders focus on security, prosperity and peace as key priorities for new strategic partnership

May 19, 2025 Press Release 1 min read

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May 19, 2025 (press release) –

For us, it is a great pleasure to be here.
 
This is our first summit since Brexit, and the United Kingdom and the European Union are looking forward, not looking back. We are here to work on the new relationship, not to talk about the past one. The United Kingdom and the European Union are reconnecting with purpose. The security of our citizens, the prosperity of our economies, and the defence of peace in Europe and beyond. These are the three priorities that will guide our work today.
 
Our shared values inspire us to address together our common challenges. We are stronger when we act together. To support Ukraine, to stabilise and strengthen our transatlantic alliance, to protect free trade, multilateralism and an international rules-based order.
 
Today we are building a new partnership. A new strategic partnership based on the Renewed Agenda for Cooperation, which Ursula will develop on.

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