As the UK prepares for a pivotal summit with the EU, there's renewed optimism for better negotiations compared to the tumultuous Brexit years. Keir Starmer emphasizes a pragmatic approach, aiming to restore trust after past governmental antics. Central agreements on defense, trade, and geopolitical solidarity are anticipated, with a commitment to keep negotiations discreet and serious, moving away from prior confrontations. Unusual weekend meetings of EU ambassadors suggest a willingness to reach compromises, indicating the importance of this summit for Britain's future relations and growth strategies.
For the UK, Monday's UK-EU summit is the most crucial piece of the three-part jigsaw to unlock growth, after the recent deals with India and the US.
Starmer told the Guardian last week...We will do this in a serious, pragmatic way, and we won't rush to the nearest microphone every time there's a twist or turn.
In a highly unusual move, the EU ambassadors are meeting in Brussels on Sunday to agree to any further compromises on either side negotiated over the weekend.
There are three agreements expected to be produced, on defence, on trade, and statement of geopolitical solidarity. But the texts are not yet agreed.
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