Panel

What’s next for the EU-UK relationship?

Name: What’s next for the EU-UK relationship?
Start: 2026-11-18T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-18T10:00:00+00:00
Location: Chatham House and Online

Learn how the Burnham government may try to reshape London’s relationship with Brussels at the EU-UK Summit on 20 November.

Event date and time: 18 November 2026 — 09:00 TO 10:00 GMT

Event location: Hybrid — Chatham House and Online

The upcoming EU–UK summit tests ambitions for cooperation under the Burnham government. David Lammy, Sonyja Hyland and Emma Aparici Vázquez de Parga assess what it means for defence, trade and shared priorities. Their discussion examines the direction of London–Brussels relations, and Britain’s continuing debate over Europe.

This event discusses

What are the main aims of the upcoming EU–UK summit?
What could the summit outcomes mean for EU–UK relations?
Where can the UK and EU deepen cooperation on defence?
What barriers remain to closer trade and economic ties?
How does the Burnham government approach relations with Brussels?
How could Britain’s debate about Europe shape future policy?

Speakers

Event chaired by Ben Judah.

Ben Judah

Visiting Fellow, UK in the World Programme

Ambassador Emma Aparici Vázquez de Parga

Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Embassy of Spain

Ambassador Sonja Hyland

Ambassador, Embassy of Ireland

Keynote

The Rt Hon David Lammy

Former Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary, United Kingdom

Event format and who can attend

Panel sessions bring together several renowned speakers with different perspectives on an issue, offering the audience a thought-provoking discussion that thoroughly analyses a topic from many angles. They are held in our Joseph Gaggero Hall and on the record.

Members and guests get priority access, with places available to those who register their interest.

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