An Open Letter to Keir Starmer: Ten Suggestions on How to Foster Better Relations with Europe

Author (Person)	Grant, Charles
Publisher	Centre for European Reform (CER)
Series Title	CER Insight
Publication Date	08/07/2024
Content Type	Blog & Commentary
	Summary: Presents suggestions on how the Labour government elected in 2024 could improve relations with the European Union. These include: being clear about negotiating objectives; engaging with Brussels institutions; starting with a focus on security co-operation; trying to improve the trade deal negotiated by Boris Johnson; proposing dynamic alignment with EU rules; standing up to attacks by Eurosceptics; rebuilding expertise on the EU; and explaining the benefits of European co-operation.
Source Link	Link to Main Source https://www.cer.eu/insights/open-letter-keir-starmer-ten-suggestions-how-foster-better-relations-europe Alternative Source 1 Alternative sources https://www.cer.eu/sites/default/files/insight_CG_letter_K.Starmer_8.7.24.pdf
Related Links	ESO Records CER Insight: July 2024: EU-UK Relations: Towards a Post-Election Agenda https://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-uk-relations-towards-a-post-election-agenda/ CER Insight: July 2024: Should the UK Pursue Dynamic Alignment with the EU? https://www.europeansources.info/record/should-the-uk-pursue-dynamic-alignment-with-the-eu/
Subject Categories	Politics and International Relations
Subject Tags	Bilateral Relations, Brexit
Keywords	Post-Brexit
Countries / Regions	United Kingdom
International Organisations	European Union [EU]