Re: EU Democracy at Work.
Originally Posted by
shropshiregirl
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Who knows ? The EU negotiators spending the last three years acting like spoilt brats certainly hasn't helped reach a decision on what to do about British forces based in Europe.
If it happens, it happens. Bring them home if necessary.
Britain signed a military cooperation agreement with Germany on Friday (5 October), emphasising London’s commitment to helping shield Europe from future security threats at a time when negotiations over its own exit from the EU are reaching a crunch time.
“Although we are preparing to leave the EU, our commitment to European security is resolute,” British Defence Minister Gavin Williamson said upon signing a ‘Joint Vision Statement’*with his German counterpart Ursula von der Leyen at a British army barracks in the western German town of Sennelager.
“The statement signed today strengthens UK-German ties and bolsters the defence of two key NATO partners. This is an alliance we both hold dear,” Williamson added during his visit to Minden, Germany, where British troops are stationed.
British troops to stay in Germany
The agreement comes only a week after Williamson confirmed in a statement that British forces stationed in Germany will remain in the country after Britain’s exit: “We are increasing our British points of presence across the world. We will not be closing our facilities in Germany, and instead, use them to forward base the Army.”
EU Defence: the realisation of Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) ... The*UK*did not sign the Joint Notification and will, therefore, remain outside of*PESCO.*In*doing so, the*
UK*will*have*no decision making rights over its governance or veto over its future strategic direction.Dec 18, 2
EU army: Germany reveals joint force ALREADY taking shape - 'We’re working quickly'
https://www.express.co.uk/news/world...germany-france