UK and EU Forge "Reset" Deal: Charting A New Course 5 Years After Brexit
Five years post-Brexit, the UK and EU announce a landmark "reset" deal focusing on renewed economic relations, fishing rights, and security cooperation amid potential US disengagement from Europe.
After half a decade of formal separation, the United Kingdom and European Union have unveiled terms for a comprehensive "reset" agreement aimed at normalizing relations between the two powers. The deal, announced following talks that concluded on May 18, 2025, marks a significant shift in the post-Brexit landscape.
At the heart of the new arrangement is a 12-year fishing agreement granting EU nations continued access to UK waters, addressing one of the most contentious issues since Britain's departure. More notably, the deal establishes a robust security partnership between London and Brussels, a development that takes on increased importance given concerns about potential American disengagement from European affairs.
The reset negotiations culminated with a high-profile summit in London, where British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa to formalize the new chapter in UK-EU relations.
This renewed partnership represents the most substantial recalibration of UK-EU dynamics since Brexit was finalized in 2020, with both sides seeking more stable economic and security frameworks after years of strained relations.
