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Starmer says UK needs 'deeper links' with EU, and Europe must be 'ready to fight' at Munich conference
Starmer urges a 'more European NATO' with pooled defence procurement to reduce reliance on the US and address Russia's threat, calling for shared European security responsibility.
- Starmer emphasised that in a world with rising geopolitical threats, Europe must build real military strength — “hard power” — and be prepared to deter aggression and, if necessary, fight to protect its people and values. He urged Europe to reduce over-dependence on the United States for its security and take on more responsibility for its own defence.
- While urging Europe to step up, Starmer also stressed that strong ties with the U.S. and NATO remain vital. He framed his message as seeking greater burden-sharing, closer UK-EU defence collaboration, and a more robust European NATO, not a break with the transatlantic alliance.
- Starmer also declared that the “Brexit years” are over, positioning the UK as firmly aligned with European security cooperation, warning that inward-looking policies could weaken the UK and Europe’s defence posture.
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UK's Starmer says we must build 'hard power' at European security conference
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stressed the need to build "hard power" and be ready to fight if necessary, speaking on Saturday at the Munich Security Conference aimed at bolstering European defence and diplomatic ties.
·United Kingdom
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will advocate for the European Union to become less dependent on the United States for its defense at the major security conference in Munich on Saturday, according to pre-released excerpts of his speech.
·Apeldoorn, Netherlands
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