EU considers postponing summit with UK after Starmer's resignation

The European Union is contemplating the postponement of a summit with the United Kingdom, originally scheduled for July 22. This consideration follows the unexpected resignation of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Officials in Brussels are reportedly assessing the situation in coordination with the British side to determine if the summit can proceed under the current circumstances.

This planned meeting was a central element of Starmer's strategy aimed at revitalizing economic ties between the EU and the UK, a decade after the Brexit referendum. The announcement of the summit date just the previous week had already surprised several member states. Now, Brussels is debating the merits of waiting for the election of Starmer's successor before proceeding with such a critical gathering.

The succession process within the Labour Party is set to officially begin on July 9, with nominations closing on July 16. The decision on whether to postpone the summit will likely be made soon, as both sides evaluate the implications of the leadership change in the UK on their bilateral agenda.