Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Friday, 13 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 June 2025. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Monday, 23 June 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
EU Defence Policy
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department plans to enter into an association agreement with the EU on (a) UK participation in (i) the European Defence Agency, (ii) the European Defence Fund and (iii) Permanent Structured Cooperation and (b) other defence matters.
- Answer
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As agreed in the Security and Defence Partnership, the EU and UK will regularly exchange on defence initiatives.
Implementation discussions will begin shortly, exploring the possibility of establishing an Administrative Arrangement between the UK and the European Defence Agency, as well as cooperation in individual PESCO projects. Currently participation in the European Defence Fund (EDF) is open only to industry located in European Union Member States and those members of the European Economic Area associated with the EDF (Norway).
Any UK commitment – financial or otherwise – will ensure value for taxpayers and support defence goals.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 59717
- Session
- 2024-26
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- EU external relations EU defence policy
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- 2025-09-05 23:22:43 +0100
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