03/02/2026
Brussels has signalled a clear willingness to re-engage with the UK, with EU finance commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis saying the bloc is “open-minded” about closer trade ties, including potential talks on a customs union, if Britain wishes to explore them. After meetings with Chancellor Rachel Reeves, he said the EU was ready to engage on removing most food checks, advancing youth mobility, and reopening discussions on defence cooperation, reflecting the strongest indication yet that both sides see deeper cooperation as increasingly important amid global economic and geopolitical uncertainty.
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