EU and UK schedule July 22 summit for post-Brexit reset talks
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The European Union and the United Kingdom have announced their next summit to discuss the "reset" in relations will take place on July 22 in Brussels, according to a report from The Guardian. The summit, originally planned for May, has been delayed several times due to deadlocked talks over a youth mobility scheme for under-30s. European Council President António Costa confirmed the date at the G7 meeting in Evian on Tuesday, stating that close cooperation is essential for shared security and prosperity. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who may face a leadership challenge after a byelection, said his government is delivering on its promise to reset relations. Other agenda items include a food and farm produce trade agreement to remove red tape and physical checks, and talks on an emissions trading system. The UK’s resistance to some EU demands in the youth experience programme, including restoring pre-Brexit home tuition fees for EU students, is thought to have held up the summit.
What’s reported
The EU and UK summit will be held on July 22 in Brussels.
The summit was originally scheduled for May but was delayed multiple times.
Talks over a youth mobility scheme for under-30s have been deadlocked in recent weeks.
European Council President António Costa confirmed the date at the G7 meeting in Evian.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the reset is delivering on promises to put Britain at the heart of Europe.
A food and farm produce trade agreement is on the agenda, with the UK aligning with EU standards.
Talks are progressing on an emissions trading system.
The UK’s resistance to EU demands on a youth experience programme, including restoring pre-Brexit home tuition fees for EU students, is thought to have delayed the summit.
EU diplomats warned there would be no summit without a youth experience programme.
Key figures
António Costa, president of the European Council
Keir Starmer, UK prime minister
Naomi Smith, head of Best for Britain
Sources: The Guardian
