British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed European Union leaders, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, to London for a landmark summit focused on strengthening post-Brexit ties.

Ahead of the meeting, the EU and UK reached a tentative agreement covering defense and security cooperation, fisheries, and youth mobility. According to EU officials, the deal opens the door for British companies to participate in major EU defense contracts, signaling a significant shift toward closer strategic alignment.