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)

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) Type: conclusion | Number: 16 | Response status: accepted Government response: We agree with the Committee that collaboration with European partners is essential. The Government is committed to maintaining close industrial and defence relationships with European nations, as set out in the UK’s DIS. In order to effectively deter and defend against increased aggression, we need