UK EU Summit: What happened and what does it mean for trade between the UK and the EU?

Join us for a member exclusive discussion on the outcome of the first UK-EU Leaders Summit. Members will hear from a panel of leading experts on what the announcements from the Prime Minister and the EU Presidents mean for UK and EU traders. Just a day after the Summit speakers from the UK and across Europe we will set out what comes next and answer question members might have on what this means for their business.

Background: UK EU Summit will take place in the UK on 19 May 2025. The Summit will be hosted by Keir Starmer and aims to reset Britain's relationship with the EU. European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have confirmed their attendance and emphasized the goal of building the closest possible relationship between the UK and the EU. The summit will focus on deeper security cooperation and other topics. Since taking office, the Labour Government has aimed to improve relations with the EU, and the summit is expected to provide more detailed policy discussions. No.10 Downing Street highlighted the summit's potential to deliver tangible benefits for both the UK and the EU

Speakers:
Caroline Read, Deputy ambassador, UK mission to the European Union
Fergus McReynolds, Director, EU & International, Chartered Institute of Export and International Trade