Starmer urges Europe to deepen interdependence amid Trump threats

South China Morning PostEN 2 min read 100% complete by BloombergFebruary 16, 2026 at 10:42 AM

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Keir Starmer, the UK Prime Minister, addressed the Munich Security Conference, advocating for greater European interdependence and sovereign deterrence. This shift in tone comes after a year of balancing relations between the US and EU. Starmer urged Europe to reduce its over-reliance on American military support, particularly in light of potential decreased support from the US under a returning Donald Trump administration. He emphasized that Britain is no longer defined by Brexit-era isolationism and that British security is intrinsically linked to European security. Starmer's speech signals a desire for a closer relationship with the EU and a more assertive role for Britain within European security frameworks.

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Ukraine 30% Brexit ×240% Labour government 40% Brussels 40% Washington 50% Munich Security Conference 60% Munich 60% United States ×270% European Union ×380% Britain ×480% Donald Trump ×280% Keir Starmer ×390%

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