Security Action for Europe Initiative 2025-06-24
2025-06-24
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The question arises from the need to strengthen ties with European allies amid an unstable global security environment. Discussions are focused on ensuring UK access to the Security Action for Europe fund, which supports defence and weapons production.
In an increasingly unstable world, working with our European allies on defence and weapons production is vital for our security and our economy. If investment is needed, providing it should not stand in the way of the opportunity to support UK defence manufacturers, enable joint research and development and promote Britain’s strategic interests on the global stage. What recent discussions has the Minister had with his European counterparts about ensuring that the UK has access to the Security Action for Europe fund?
I have been having regular conversations, as have the Foreign Secretary and colleagues across the Ministry of Defence and the Cabinet Office. I was in Poland just last week discussing with our Polish allies our important collaboration. The week before that, I was in Rome with the Weimar+ group. These are all active and ongoing conversations and, as the hon. Member said, they are absolutely crucial at a time of such geopolitical uncertainty.
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The minister did not provide specific details on discussions about securing UK access to the Security Action for Europe fund or any concrete commitments regarding this issue.
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