The EU-UK Cooperation Agreement: Implications for the Liberal Democrats and the UK’s European Future

As negotiations progress toward a new EU-UK cooperation agreement, questions are emerging about its political and strategic implications for British politics Our webinar will explore the key elements of the proposed agreement, including closer alignment on trade, research, security, and mobility. It will assess how these developments align with our longstanding pro-European stance and what opportunities or challenges the agreement presents for the party’s policy platform, electoral positioning, and role in shaping the UK’s European relations. 

Key Topics:

• Overview of the proposed EU-UK cooperation framework

• Opportunities for re-engagement in areas such as Horizon Europe and Erasmus

• Political risks and rewards for the Liberal Democrats

• Implications for broader UK-EU alignment and future membership prospects