| Author (Person) | Bond, Ian |
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| Publisher | Centre for European Reform (CER) |
| Series Title | CER Bulletin |
| Series Details | Number 141 |
| Publication Date | December 2021/January 2022 |
| Content Type | Research Paper |
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Summary: Wherever one looks, London and Paris are arguing – whether about fishing rights, migration or trade. Until September, defence co-operation had been less affected by Brexit-related tension than other parts of the relationship – but then Australia cancelled its €56 billion contract for French submarines, and announced that it would buy nuclear submarines from the UK or US instead. This so-called AUKUS pact led French ministers to question the UK’s reliability as a defence partner. Now Boris Johnson reportedly wants “a new strategic alliance” with France – though the substance remains vague. Both parties would have to compromise on core principles to reach any significant agreement. |
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https://www.cer.eu/publications/archive/bulletin-article/2021/britain-and-france-should-stand-together
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| Subject Categories | Politics and International Relations, Security and Defence |
| Subject Tags | Bilateral Relations |
| Countries / Regions | France, United Kingdom |
