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First EU-UK summit in May 2025

The first EU-UK summit anticipated in April-May 2025 statements and its directly connected preparations.

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  1. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    “shared my concern over the impact of the US tariffs on the global economy.”

    Von der Leyen expresses concern about the impact of the US tariffs on the global economy and notes discussions on security and defense and the upcoming summit.

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    Just spoke with Keir Starmer and shared my concern over the impact of the US tariffs on the global economy. We also discussed security & defence and the upcoming EU-UK Summit. Read-out ↓ europa.eu/!mdYpw8

    On global economic impacts of US tariffs during a call with Keir Starmer.

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  2. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    “We are friends. And we are Europeans. It means that we share interests and democratic values.”

    Von der Leyen says that the EU and UK share interests and democratic values and states they are ready to face global challenges as partners.

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    📍In London to prepare the EU-UK Summit with Keir Starmer. We are friends. And we are Europeans. It means that we share interests and democratic values. And that we are ready to face global challenges as like-minded partners.

    On shared interests and values between the EU and UK during a London visit.

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  3. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    “The first-ever EU–UK Summit on Monday can mark the start of a new chapter in our relationship.”

    Von der Leyen says meeting in Tirana can start a new chapter and calls for making the first-ever EU-UK Summit a success.

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    Dear Keir Starmer, it is good to meet you in Tirana. The first-ever EU–UK Summit on Monday can mark the start of a new chapter in our relationship. So together let's make it a success.

    On the upcoming EU-UK Summit in Tirana.

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  4. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    Von der Leyen highlights a chance to renew EU-UK relations at their first summit

    Von der Leyen highlights a chance to renew EU-UK relations at their first summit and calls for cooperation on shared security and prosperity.

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    📍 in London for the first-ever EU–UK Summit. We’ve got a real chance to turn the page and write a new chapter in our relationship. Working together to deliver on the security of our shared continent and the prosperity of people on both sides of the Channel.

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  5. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    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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