The UK and EU held the first meetings since the 2025 summit of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee and Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) Partnership Council in London. Co-chaired by UK Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds and EU Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič, the sessions focused on progress toward implementing the Withdrawal Agreement, including the Windsor Framework, and strengthening the UK-EU relationship. Discussions covered citizens’ rights, customs arrangements in Northern Ireland, and safeguards for the EU Single Market. The TCA Partnership Council reviewed advancements in fishing access, Erasmus+ association, and cybersecurity cooperation. Both sides reaffirmed commitments to resolve outstanding issues, including emissions trading systems and trade challenges, while maintaining autonomy in decision-making processes.
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