UK And EU To Announce Trade And Defense Pact

The New York Times reports:

Top officials from the European Union and Britain are gathering in London on Monday to announce a freshly struck deal meant to tighten their trade and defense relationships, as the two allies pivot toward a post-Brexit future.

The summit has been billed as a major reset of relations, and it is being especially closely watched given the context: Both Europe and Britain are trying to figure out how to reorient themselves in a world where America is a less reliable ally on defense and trade.

Officials are expected to unveil a defense and security partnership, which could set out the broad contours of their future military cooperation. They are also expected to announce a deal on extending access to fishing waters, to discuss trade and to commit to collaboration on other geopolitical issues.

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The UK and EU have agreed a new deal, including a 12-year agreement on EU fishing boats in UK waters.

Also on the agenda: defence, youth mobility scheme and EU gates at passport control.

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