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	July 2024
Content Type	Research Paper
	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	Primary Source https://www.cer.eu/insights/open-letter-keir-starmer-ten-suggestions-how-foster-better-relations-europe Alternative Source 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	Brexit
Keywords	Post-Brexit
Countries / Regions	United Kingdom
International Organisations	European Union [EU]