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EU-UK summit preparations in 2026

Von der Leyen discusses preparations for the next EU-UK summit in 2026 with Starmer and Burnham, covering business, young people and shared security.

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  1. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

    Statement summary

    Von der Leyen calls for closer EU-UK cooperation after meeting Starmer

    Von der Leyen calls for closer EU-UK cooperation to protect shared interests and urges further progress at the next summit after meeting Starmer in Munich.

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    Good meeting with Keir Starmer in Munich. Europe and the UK share similar challenges. it is natural that we work closer to protect our people and common interests. We had a successful summit last year - let's keep the momentum and deliver at the next one.

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  2. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

    Statement summary

    Von der Leyen highlights a joint readout with Keir Starmer

    Von der Leyen highlights a joint readout with Keir Starmer.

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    Joint readout with Keir Starmer ↓ link.europa.eu/VTrQrg

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  3. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    “We are both committed to bringing the EU and the UK closer and closer.”

    Von der Leyen notes a very good first discussion with Andy Burnham and pledges to work toward a successful summit delivering for businesses and security.

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    A very good first discussion with @andyburnham.bsky.social. We are both committed to bringing the EU and the UK closer and closer. Together, we will work towards a successful Summit that delivers for our businesses, our young people and our shared security.

    On relations between the European Union and the United Kingdom.

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