Important Agreement Between Eu And Uk

The UK and the European Union (EU) took a series of important decisions within the scope of the ‘restart’ agreement after more than 5 years. Before the summit held in London, the parties negotiated throughout the night to reach a compromise on issues such as fisheries, food trade and the distribution of young labour. According to the decision taken in the agreement, European fishermen will gain access to British waters until 2038. In return, Brussels agreed indefinitely to simplify controls on products including food, animals and other agricultural products. The UK has recognised that removing barriers to food trade requires harmonising rules made in Brussels and funding the EU's work on food standards. The UK also agreed to comply with the EU's phytosanitary and animal health regulations and to recognise the judgments of the European Court of Justice, granting fishing rights until 2038. The parties also reached an agreement on defence. It was stated that the negotiations on ‘Youth Mobility’ (a plan that enables young people to obtain the rights to travel, settle and work between the UK and the EU) will continue in the future. The decision in question was reacted by the supporters of Brexit (the referendum on Britain's exit from the EU) and evaluated as a betrayal. The British media reported the agreement with headlines such as ‘Starmer gave up’ and ‘Macron blocked the UK’. The Telegraph and The Guardian stated that the agreement may have negative effects on British fisheries and that Macron was the winner. 

      British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said at the UK-EU summit held at Lancaster House, ‘This meeting marks a new era in our relations. It is time to look forwards, not backwards’.

     UK Trade Minister Jonathan Reynolds, on the other hand, shared on his social media account, ‘A historic day. After months of negotiations, I can announce that the government has reached a new agreement with the EU. This is good for employment bills, borders and many other things. Britain is back on the world stage with this government at the service of working people.’