Close partnership between the EU and the UK (Paragraph 18, Guidelines following the United Kingdom's notification under Article 50 TEU)

Definition

18. The European Council welcomes and shares the United Kingdom's desire to establish a close partnership between the Union and the United Kingdom after its departure. While a relationship between the Union and a non Member State cannot offer the same benefits as Union membership, strong and constructive ties will remain in both sides' interest and should encompass more than just trade.

Additional information:

http://consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/european-council/2017/04/29-euco-guidelines_pdf/

Related terms:

Parent term:

IV. Preliminary and preparatory discussions on a framework for the Union - United Kingdom future relationship (Guidelines following the United Kingdom's notification under Article 50 TEU)

Sibling terms:

Ambitious free trade agreement (Paragraph 19, Guidelines following the United Kingdom's notification under Article 50 TEU)
Character of the free trade agreement (Paragraph 20, Guidelines following the United Kingdom's notification under Article 50 TEU)
Conditions for approving future agreement (Paragraph 21, Guidelines following the United Kingdom's notification under Article 50 TEU)
Partnership in the other areas (Paragraph 22, Guidelines following the United Kingdom's notification under Article 50 TEU)
Preserving the Union's autonomy (Paragraph 23, Guidelines following the United Kingdom's notification under Article 50 TEU)
Territory of Gibraltar status after the UK's withdrawal (Paragraph 24, Guidelines following the United Kingdom's notification under Article 50 TEU)