BRUSSELS — UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen next week as part of his ongoing efforts to reset post-Brexit relations between the UK and the European Union. The meeting, confirmed by a European Commission spokesperson, will mark another step in Starmer’s diplomatic efforts to improve ties with the EU since his election in July.
Starmer has made it clear that his goal is to “reset our relationship with the EU and make Brexit work for the British people,” writing on the social media platform X about his upcoming visit to Brussels.
Since taking office, Starmer has engaged with key European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, as part of his strategy to strengthen the UK’s relationship with the EU and its member states after years of strained post-Brexit relations.