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Relationships with EU Counterparts 2024-10-22

2024-10-22

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Q1 Direct Answer
Tim Roca Lab
Macclesfield
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The question arises from the need to reset and strengthen diplomatic relations with the EU after Brexit.
What recent progress has been made on resetting relationships with my EU counterparts?
Stephen Doughty
My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister met the President of the European Commission on 2 October, agreeing to hold regular summits and advance discussions towards a new security partnership. The Foreign Secretary also attended the EU Foreign Affairs Council on 14 October in Luxembourg.
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Q2 Direct Answer
Tim Roca Lab
Macclesfield
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The question builds on the need for structured engagement following initial diplomatic efforts.
Will the Minister confirm if my hon. Friend's attendance at the EU Foreign Affairs Council will be part of a more regular, structured engagement with our European colleagues?
Stephen Doughty
I can absolutely confirm that we are committed to resetting our relationship and delivering outcomes in practice through regular meetings. We have had important discussions on Moldova, the western Balkans, and other critical challenges alongside our EU partners.
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Q3 Partial Answer
Julian Lewis Con
New Forest East
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The question addresses the potential impact of US policy changes on international support for Ukraine.
If a future American President wished to withdraw support from Ukraine, will the Government assure us that this would be a prominent item on their agenda in conversations with EU leaders?
Stephen Doughty
We absolutely need to co-operate with our EU partners on support for Ukraine, as demonstrated by the agreement today with G7 and European partners on a revenue acceleration scheme delivering new money to Ukraine now.
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The question specifically asked about future scenarios if the US withdraws support from Ukraine, but the response did not address this directly. Instead, it focused on current cooperation efforts without providing assurance for potential future changes in US policy.
Changing Subject Focusing On Current Agreements
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