The European Union and British negotiators have agreed a deal to rebuild post-Brexit relations, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts the bloc's leaders at a summit in London.
European diplomats said on Monday that a deal had been reached after talks late on Sunday to resolve differences on key issues. EU member states approved three texts that are expected to be signed, particularly in the area of defense, but also a crucial last-minute deal on the sensitive issue of fishing rights.
The deal, which is reportedly a 12-year agreement that will allow EU vessels to fish in British waters, is expected to spark debate in the UK, but the government is expected to take advantage of the fact that it has secured more favourable trading rights for UK food and agricultural products in the EU.
The agreement envisages a reduction in controls on London's food exports to the European Union. As British media report, a security and defence pact will be at the heart of the agreement that will be formalised soon. Both sides stress a shared desire for deeper cooperation. Prime Minister Stermer has called for closer ties with European neighbours, while Labour claims that the deal negotiated with the EU by the previous government is not working for everyone.
However, he has said he will not cross a number of red lines. Conservatives are commenting on the latest developments as a surrender on the part of London. (A2 Televizion)
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