Kenyan tourist plane crash kills 11 near Indian Ocean coast
A light aircraft carrying foreign tourists from Hungary and Germany crashed in Kenya on Tuesday morning, killing all 11 people on board....
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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