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Recommendation 16
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UK-EU security partnership remains aspirational, awaiting key agreements and PESCO access
Conclusion
The UK’s security and defence partnership with the EU is a welcome recognition of the importance of both parties to the defence of Europe. At present, the partnership is somewhat aspirational, awaiting the outcome of negotiations on a Framework Participation Agreement; access to SAFE; and movement on the UK’s Administrative Arrangement to join the PESCO Military Mobility project. (Conclusion, Paragraph 61)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 30 January 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗