Despite the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement being lauded as highly sophisticated, its full potential remains untapped, requiring stronger business-to-business collaboration. This contrasts with the UK government’s stated intention to avoid rejoining the single market or customs union. However, significant opportunities for UK businesses exist within Germany’s planned €500 billion defense and infrastructure fund. Therefore, focusing on defense cooperation presents a key avenue for advancing UK-Germany relations.
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NATO is reportedly planning to take over the coordination of arms supplies to Ukraine, a responsibility that was previously held by the United States. This move is being pursued due to concerns about the unpredictability of American commitments, particularly with regards to President Donald Trump’s re-election prospects. The idea behind this shift is to ensure a more reliable and consistent defense partnership for Ukraine, as well as to safeguard against potential political obstacles that could hinder support to allies.
As an American citizen, I initially felt a sense of pride in the United States’ role in supporting Ukraine and Europe as a whole.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker