Sir Keir Starmer to urge EU nations to 'shoulder more of the burden' on defence spending
- Sir Keir Starmer will urge European countries to increase their defence spending during security talks in Brussels, as he meets leaders of the 27 EU nations.
- Starmer will emphasize the need for Europe to respond to the weak state of the Russian economy by maintaining sanctions against Russia.
- The UK currently spends around 2.3% of GDP on defence, while EU member states spent an average of 1.9% in the previous year, according to the European Defence Agency.
- Starmer's discussions aim to reset the UK's relationship with the EU, focusing on cooperation in defence, trade, and tackling illegal migration.
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