The UK and EU reached an agreement on fishing rights and defense cooperation five years after Brexit. The UK's Prime Minister Keir Starmer secured a deal that does not involve rejoining the EU's single market or customs union. The agreement includes provisions for security, defense, and a youth mobility plan. The deal addresses issues such as fishing rights and aligning standards on agricultural products.
Key Points
UK and EU reached landmark agreement on fishing rights and defense cooperation
Deal does not involve rejoining EU's single market or customs union
Provisions for security, defense, and a youth mobility plan included
Focus on resolving issues such as fishing rights and aligning standards on agricultural products
Pros
Landmark agreement between the UK and EU post-Brexit
Secured deal without rejoining EU's single market or customs union
Includes provisions for security, defense, and a youth mobility plan
Cons
Some opposition parties view the deal as a surrender of UK sovereignty
Disagreements over fishing rights and free movement issues
Potential backlash from the US due to closer UK-EU ties