6th Report – How to strengthen UK-EU relations: Policy Priorities for the Summit

The government accepts the recommendation, stating that the new UK-EU Security & Defence Partnership will enhance cooperation on critical infrastructure resilience, including underwater infrastructure. It confirms the partnership reflects shared interests and will enable working together to tackle risks and build collective resilience.

The government accepted the recommendation, stating that a package was agreed at the UK-EU Summit to strengthen law enforcement cooperation, including new data exchange capabilities for DNA, facial imagery, criminal records, and biometric data. This will involve increased cooperation with Europol and the EU Drugs Agency.

The government states that the UK has joined the Multi-Party Interim Appeal Arbitration Arrangement (MPIA) following the publication of the Trade Strategy, reinforcing its commitment to an effective rules-based international trading system.

The government states that the Windsor Framework has already removed trade burdens and that UK-EU Summit outcomes will deliver further benefits, particularly on agri-food. It confirms it is keen to progress further discussions on the SPS agreement and will continue to engage with Northern Ireland stakeholders and businesses to implement the Windsor Framework and secure benefits from the new SPS agreement.

The government secured a 12-year fishing access arrangement with the EU and announced a new £360 million 'Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund' over 12 years to support the industry.

The government accepted the recommendation, stating it will engage with businesses and Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) members to consider the benefits of the UK joining the PEM convention, as outlined in its Trade Strategy.

The government accepted the recommendation, stating that parameters for a new agreement to link the UK and EU Emissions Trading Schemes have been agreed, with technical negotiations to begin shortly. This agreement is expected to facilitate mutual CBAM exemptions and achieve economic benefits. The government is also engaging with businesses to mitigate the impacts of the EU CBAM.

The government accepted the recommendation, affirming its commitment to working with the EU on financial services and stating it will continue to use the UK-EU Financial Regulatory Forum to deepen regulatory cooperation, build trust, and support cross-border financial services trade.

The government accepted the recommendation, noting its strong cooperation in existing EU research programs and stating it has published a position paper on Framework Programme 10 (FP10). The UK is interested in associating with FP10, assuming it is open and provides value, and will engage in its development from the outset.

The government agreed with the EU to work towards establishing a balanced, time-limited, and capped youth experience scheme, in line with existing UK schemes, to provide cultural and educational exchange opportunities. The exact parameters will be subject to negotiation.

The government stated it has already worked decisively to strengthen cooperation with the EU and will conclude further technical negotiations as swiftly as possible. They also highlighted broader global policy efforts to re-establish UK leadership on the international stage.

The government confirmed its manifesto commitment to a Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement with the EU, stating that broad parameters were agreed at the UK-EU Summit. This will eliminate routine SPS border checks and Export Health Certificates, with talks to begin immediately to implement the agreement.

The government welcomed the Committee's conclusion on energy cooperation and stated that the UK and EU agreed to stabilise the TCA's Energy Title, explore UK participation in EU electricity trading platforms, and strengthen cooperation on clean energy technologies.