Opening remarks by President António Costa at the EU-UK summit in London
European Council / Council of the European Union
European Council
Statements and remarks
19 May 2025 13:30
For us, it is a great pleasure to be here.
This is our first summit since Brexit, and the United Kingdom and the European Union are looking forward, not looking back. We are here to work on the new relationship, not to talk about the past one. The United Kingdom and the European Union are reconnecting with purpose. The security of our citizens, the prosperity of our economies, and the defence of peace in Europe and beyond - these are the three priorities that will guide our work today.
Our shared values inspire us to address together our common challenges. We are stronger when we act together. To support Ukraine, to stabilise and strengthen our transatlantic alliance, to protect free trade, multilateralism and an international rules-based order.
Today we are building a new partnership. A new strategic partnership based on the renewed agenda for cooperation, which Ursula will elaborate on.
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