The Council of the European Union's Working Party on the United Kingdom is scheduled to meet on 3 July 2026 at 09:30 in the Justus Lipsius Building in Brussels, according to a notice of meeting and provisional agenda published on 30 June 2026. The meeting, held in a 1+1 format with interpretation, will focus on the Irish Presidency's priorities, updates on the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), and the EU-UK Security and Defence Partnership.
The Irish Presidency will present its priorities for the working party, setting the tone for discussions during its term. The European Commission will provide an update on legislative developments concerning the TCA's Level Playing Field and Sustainable Development provisions, with a document (WK 9550/26) to be issued. Additionally, the Commission will present preliminary agenda topics for several Trade Specialised Committee meetings scheduled for 2026, as outlined in document WK 9542/26. The European External Action Service (EEAS) will update on the implementation of the EU-UK Security and Defence Partnership, a key component of post-Brexit cooperation. Any other business (AOB) will follow the main agenda items.
The meeting underscores the EU's continued focus on monitoring and advancing the TCA's implementation, particularly in areas of fair competition and sustainable development, while also deepening security ties with the UK. The Irish Presidency's priorities will likely shape the working party's activities in the coming months. No prior coverage of this specific meeting exists in recent records.