EU Commission President von der Leyen and UK PM Starmer Issue Joint Statement
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- •The meeting took place on May 4, 2026, between Ursula von der Leyen and Keir Starmer.
- •A joint statement was issued following the meeting, indicating agreement on certain issues.
- •The discussion likely covered key topics such as trade, regulatory alignment, and security cooperation.
- •This meeting continues the pattern of regular high-level talks between the EU and UK since Brexit.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the EU and UK implement agreements from the joint statement trade and regulatory cooperation could improve, benefiting businesses and consumers in both regions.
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OFFICIALUK Government - NewsJoint statement following a meeting between the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and UK Prime Minister Keir StarmerOFFICIALEuropean Commission - PressJoint statement following a meeting between President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer