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UK Negotiations on SAFE Program: No Deadline, Reduced Demands

11/22/2025

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A United Kingdom official says there is no deadline for negotiations with the European Commission on SAFE program participation.
The European Commission has reduced its demand to €2 billion from €4.5–€6.5 billion, while the United Kingdom has offered tens of millions.
Canada is negotiating a smoother entry, paying a few hundred million euros.

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A United Kingdom official says there is no deadline for negotiations with the European Commission on SAFE program participation.
The European Commission has reduced its demand to €2 billion from €4.5–€6.5 billion, while the United Kingdom has offered tens of millions.
Canada is negotiating a smoother entry, paying a few hundred million euros.