EU Future Relationship Planning 2020-07-06
2020-07-06
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The UK faces an uncertain future after the transition period ends with no clear agreement on its relationship with the EU.
What concrete plans has the Department of Defence made in anticipation that there will be no agreement by the end of the transition period?
We aim to have a friendly co-operative relationship with the EU as sovereign equals centered on free trade. We are making preparations to ensure defence operations continue irrespective of the negotiations' outcome.
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The UK and EU have a vested interest in continuing security co-operation post-Brexit.
What specific discussions has the Minister held with European counterparts to ensure continued collaboration on security matters where it is beneficial?
Our ministerial team engages regularly in discussions across Europe, covering not just Brexit but also bilateral and multilateral co-operations through various organisations. This work will persist regardless of the negotiations' result due to its significance for our military partnerships.
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