They are likely to discuss the rearaking fund proposed by Brussels, which would see a loan program of 150 billion euros that EU governments to spend on arms and equipment. For the United Kingdom to be involved in the program, it needs an official defense agreement with Brussels – something that was maintained by a dispute on fishing quotas, among other questions.
Politico reported last week that the British Treasury had presented a plan that would allow participating governments to avoid reserving the initial capital cost of the military kit in their national budget, which would be enormous for countries with close expenditure rules.
British officials met with certain European allies at a discreet dinner in Brussels a few weeks ago to discuss the plans for the new defense fund. This rally was also organized by Poland.
“A strong economy needs a strong national defense. This is why the Chancellor will go to Warsaw to plead for more in -depth cooperation of defense financing with our European allies, so together, we offer greater economic and national security in a changed world,” said a treasure official in a press release supporting the trip.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer recently increased the Defense expenses of Great Britain to 2.5% of GDP, the highest increase since the end of the Cold War.
The United Kingdom has spent the past few weeks for a sculpture of Trump’s prices. Friday’s trip indicates a renewed emphasis on the government’s commitment to reset relations in the United Kingdom before a broader summit on May 19.
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