UK government advances closer EU ties after Prime Minister call with European Commission president
With plans for a broader reset in UK-EU relations taking shape, the Prime Minister speaks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on 20 July about closer cooperation. The two leaders agree their teams should work toward a UK-EU Summit later this year and also discuss continued support for Ukraine.
Highlights
- The UK Prime Minister and European Commission president agreed to work towards a UK-EU Summit later in 2024, prioritizing a more ambitious bilateral agenda.
- Both leaders emphasized enhancing UK-EU coordination on political and security challenges, including continued support for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict.
- The Prime Minister reaffirmed the UK’s unwavering commitment to Ukraine during discussions with von der Leyen, indicating sustained UK-EU cooperation on security issues.
Summit planning and bilateral agenda
As reported by GOV.UK, the Prime Minister says building a closer and more ambitious relationship is key to delivery in both the UK and Europe during his call with von der Leyen on Monday afternoon.He thanks the Commission president for her congratulations and says he is looking forward to working closely with her and her team. Both leaders agree that their teams should work closely toward a UK-EU Summit later in the year.
Ukraine support and regional implications
The conversation also turns to Ukraine, with the Prime Minister stressing that the UK’s commitment to Ukraine remains ironclad under his government. He also thanks von der Leyen for her leadership on the conflict.The exchange signals that London and Brussels are seeking a more coordinated working relationship across political and security issues as preparations for a summit move forward. The two leaders say they look forward to speaking again soon.
Our earlier article on Andy Burnham’s first Downing Street address reviewed how the new prime minister framed his agenda around restoring political stability, pushing devolution, and rolling out cost-of-living relief. We also noted the tension between his promise of sweeping economic change and the fiscal constraints and market scrutiny that could shape how quickly those plans are implemented.
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