Second summit scheduled
+5 ptsA second UK–EU summit is scheduled for 20 November 2026, providing a near-term decision point.
UK Government · 2026-10-12 ↗← All forecasts
Britain’s European Future
A substantial new UK–EU agreement
A new, implemented institutional or economic agreement materially deepens UK–EU cooperation beyond the Trade and Cooperation Agreement baseline.
Selected horizon
35%
Possible
Within 1 year
35%
Deadline 13 Oct 2027
Within 5 years
70%
Deadline 13 Oct 2031
Within 10 years
80%
Deadline 13 Oct 2036
Current assessment
Why 35%?
An upcoming summit and active work programme create a credible route to an implemented agreement, though timing remains uncertain.
Existing work programme
+3 ptsThe strategic partnership created active workstreams in security, trade, energy and mobility.
Council of the EU · 2025-05-19 ↗Community forecast
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Model forecast
35%
Community median
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| Date | Estimate | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | 35% | Structured baseline v1 |
Relevant developments
Prime Minister to attend second UK–EU summit in Brussels
A scheduled leaders’ meeting creates a near-term opportunity for agreements already in negotiation. It does not signal an accession process or guarantee a substantive outcome.
Read analysis →UK and EU establish a new strategic partnership
The programme creates practical pathways for closer cooperation while remaining inside the post-Brexit framework and stopping short of membership.
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