Plugging in the British: completing the circuit

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Publication Date 22/06/2018
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The main focus of debate on the UK’s withdrawal from the EU has so far been on trade. But foreign and defence policy and law enforcement co-operation are also becoming important areas of disagreement. Plugging the UK into EU co-operation in these areas will not be straightforward. There will be limits to the privileges the UK can expect. The UK will not get a veto in EU discussions of foreign policy. But it should seek a treaty, like Canada’s, to ensure that its voice is always heard; and it should maintain formal and informal channels of communication to the EU institutions and the member-states. The British government has judged that EU development spending matches UK priorities and is well-managed, so it should look for ways to contribute to EU-run aid programmes.

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CAPX, 20.06.18: On defence, the EU is shooting everyone in the foot https://capx.co/on-defence-the-eu-is-shooting-everyone-in-the-foot/
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