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Why do Britain and Germany need their own defence pact?

21 October 2024

11:09 PM

21 October 2024

11:09 PM

It is a standard feature of modern politics that government announcements are preceded by announcements of announcements. The ground must always be prepared. Accordingly, the media has been briefed that this week the United Kingdom and Germany will sign a defence cooperation agreement, part of the government’s stated desire to strengthen its relationship on security with the European Union.

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