UK-EU Brexit Reset Deal Nears Completion Amid Key Disputes

Negotiations between the UK and the EU to reset their post-Brexit relationship are in their final hours ahead of a crucial summit in London, with key issues such as fisheries access and youth mobility schemes still unresolved. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce a landmark deal that includes British access to a substantial EU defense fund, boosting security cooperation amid the Ukraine conflict. The deal aims to ease trade frictions by reducing red tape on food exports and imports and reinstating British travelers' access to EU airport e-gates, which would streamline travel and border processes. Despite progress, both sides emphasize that no agreement is final until all elements are settled, reflecting the complex, package-based nature of the talks. The reset marks a shift towards closer cooperation, with potential compromises on regulatory alignment to facilitate trade, while also addressing political sensitivities around sovereignty and control. The summit is seen as an opportunity to conclude years of Brexit turbulence and establish a mutually beneficial framework for future UK-EU relations.