The article discusses the evolving dynamics between the EU and UK in a post-Brexit context, emphasizing a renewed focus on defense and security issues influenced by global events such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine. As both sides engage in negotiations, there's a cautious optimism about strengthening ties while recognizing the importance of not reverting to previous EU frameworks like the customs union or single market. The return of intense Brexit discussions signifies a pivotal moment with significant political implications for both parties in navigating their future relationship.
So said a European Union diplomat to me, confident of the magnetising effect on both the EU and the UK of the world having changed so significantly since the original Brexit deal.
Without question, Russia's full scale invasion of Ukraine and President Trump's overt reluctance to subsidise European security as he sees it have changed the conversation about defence.
Now, it is returning to the news again. What will change is actually relatively narrowly defined the government has promised it won't take the UK back into three of the biggest pillars of the EU.
There will be talk of haggling, of fish, of sovereignty, of cash and of courts. And we have already had senior figures on both sides talking about last-minute tweaks.
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