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UK-EU Security Talks Stall Over Funding Disagreement

11/28/2025

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Negotiations for UK membership in the European Union's €150bn Security Action for Europe (Safe) scheme have failed; the UK offered €300m while the EU demanded up to €6.5 billion.
British defense firms cannot bid on favorable terms in the first funding round, but may compete under 'third country' terms.
Both sides remain hopeful for a compromise before the next round; talks also cover a UK-EU defense pact and health-rule alignment.

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Story summary

Negotiations for UK membership in the European Union's €150bn Security Action for Europe (Safe) scheme have failed; the UK offered €300m while the EU demanded up to €6.5 billion.
British defense firms cannot bid on favorable terms in the first funding round, but may compete under 'third country' terms.
Both sides remain hopeful for a compromise before the next round; talks also cover a UK-EU defense pact and health-rule alignment.