Many are viewing the new UK government's enthusiasm for today's summit as a sign it is keen to reset its relationship with the European Union after eight years of post-referendum disagreements. However, UK foreign secretary David Lammy has stated that negotiations have yet to begin, and various topics such as security, Ukraine, migration, and trade agreements will be discussed at the summit.
Labour's proposed foreign policy and security pact with the EU is seen as promising by a European parliament head, while Keir Starmer plans to focus on border security and immigration at his first summit meeting with European leaders in an effort to address defunct agreements and enhance cooperation between nations.
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