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UK and EU Reset Ties with Landmark Post-Brexit Deal. The EU and UK have struck a wide-ranging post-Brexit deal covering defense, energy, fisheries, and mobility — marking a major reset in relations after years of tension. At the heart of the agreement is a new security and defense pact, formalizing cooperation on cyber threats, hybrid warfare, infrastructure resilience, and maritime safety. The UK will also be eligible to join EU defense procurement programs, though separate talks are needed for access to the €150 billion SAFE rearmament fund. In a major concession, Britain agreed to extend EU fishing rights in its waters for another 12 years, following intense pressure from France. The pact outlines a shared roadmap for future cooperation in energy, climate, migration, agrifood rules, policing, and the mobility of people. Energy talks are expected to be the most transformative, with the UK set to align with EU electricity market rules under oversight from the European Court of Justice. This potential re-entry into the EU energy market was hinted at by Ursula von der Leyen last month, amid concerns over green investment and high electricity prices. The deal also opens the door to an agreement on sanitary rules that could ease trade bottlenecks at Channel ports and the Northern Ireland border. Youth mobility remains unresolved. While both sides agreed to negotiate a time-limited scheme, details like caps and timelines are still vague. The UK is wary of a surge in European migration, while EU diplomats insist youth exchange is a top priority. The agreement also includes regular diplomatic dialogue, with foreign ministers from both sides set to meet twice a year to discuss key issues. In London, ministers praised the deal for boosting jobs and cutting red tape. But critics, including Reform UK and some Conservatives, accused the government of surrendering too much to Brussels.
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