UK and EU to explore renewed talks on defence cooperation
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The UK and EU are considering renewed talks on defense cooperation, potentially including the UK joining the EU's Security Action for Europe (Safe) defense fund. These discussions follow the collapse of previous negotiations in November 2023 due to disagreements over entry terms. While France is reportedly linking UK involvement to participation in a Ukraine aid program, Germany favors unconditional inclusion. The renewed interest stems from a desire for closer UK-EU relations and concerns about transatlantic security. EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič will be in London next week to discuss trade, energy, and fisheries, with defense also on the agenda. Keir Starmer has expressed interest in expanding the UK-EU relationship beyond existing trade agreements.
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