Context
UK–EU cooperation programme updated
The Common Understanding was updated with work on energy cooperation. It deepens cooperation within the existing post-Brexit framework rather than opening an accession process.
Source: UK Government ↗Political context
UK–EU timeline
Political events are listed separately from polling. Impact labels are editorial inputs to the Momentum indicator, not predictions.
Positive signal
UK and EU hold first post-withdrawal summit
Leaders agreed a new strategic partnership and a common understanding covering security, trade and people-to-people links. The documents do not propose UK membership.
Source: Council of the EU ↗Context
Trade and Cooperation Agreement enters into force
The agreement established the main framework for the relationship after withdrawal. It is a cooperation agreement, not a route to EU membership.
Source: Council of the EU ↗Negative signal
UK leaves the EU
The UK ceased to be an EU member state after the Withdrawal Agreement entered into force.
Source: Council of the EU ↗