#european-security

#european-security

The UK and Germany, perhaps the two countries most closely aligned when Britain was inside the EU, are starting out afresh in a darker world.

"We will address several issues that must be tackled together to advance our common ambitions: to build a more competitive, safer and more autonomous Europe for our citizens, and to ensure that the European Union can be an effective, predictable and reliable global actor," Antonio Costa, President of the European Council, said in a statement.

"The investment will help us speed up further towards the final approvals, allowing us to have the shovel in the ground as soon as possible."

Labour's strategy surrounding the UK-EU summit is cautious, aiming at avoiding political backlash while trying to establish a forward-looking relationship.