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UK and EU Forge Stronger Defence Pact Ahead of Summit

4/27/2025

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen met in London to explore a robust defence pact, aiming to fortify UK-EU relations before the upcoming summit on May 19. Their discussions centered on critical issues like Ukraine, energy security, and a substantial €150 billion defence procurement fund, with promising advancements in negotiations.

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen met in London to explore a robust defence pact, aiming to fortify UK-EU relations before the upcoming summit on May 19. Their discussions centered on critical issues like Ukraine, energy security, and a substantial €150 billion defence procurement fund, with promising advancements in negotiations.