On Monday, May 19, 2025, the United Kingdom and European Union finalized a landmark agreement aimed at resetting their post-Brexit relationship.
This deal marks the most significant reconfiguration of UK-EU ties since Britain's departure from the bloc in 2020. Negotiations went down to the wire, with a breakthrough achieved just hours before the official announcement.
Defense and Security Partnership
The centerpiece of the reset agreement is a new defense and security pact that reflects the changed geopolitical landscape since Brexit:
Trade and Border Facilitation
A key focus of the agreement is reducing trade barriers that emerged after Brexit:
Fishing Rights Extension
One of the most contentious aspects of the negotiations was fishing access:
Youth Mobility Scheme
The deal includes provisions for easier movement of young people:
Energy and Climate Cooperation
The agreement strengthens ties on energy and environmental challenges:
Additional Collaborative Frameworks
The deal also establishes frameworks for cooperation in several other domains:
Political Context and Implementation
This reset agreement represents a significant shift in UK-EU relations:
The deal reflects what Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds described as "ruthless pragmatism," focused on job creation, reduced household expenses, and enhanced border security. However, Prime Minister Starmer has maintained that the UK will not re-enter the EU's single market, customs union, or restore full freedom of movement.
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The Tazhen border checkpoint on the Kazakhstan–Uzbekistan border will remain closed for an additional four months, until September 1, 2025, according to Kazakhstan’s State Revenue Committee (KDG) of the Ministry of Finance.
Azerbaijan and Israel have reaffirmed their strong bilateral ties as Defense Ministers Zakir Hasanov and Israel Katz met in Tel Aviv to discuss enhanced security cooperation and mutual strategic interests.
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones, according to an announcement from his personal office on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
President Zelenskyy said Ukraine is ready for a 30-day ceasefire and direct talks with Russia to save lives and provide a basis for diplomacy, following negotiations in Türkiye. Kyiv stresses the need for global pressure on Moscow to end the war.
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