EU defence, Brexit and Trump: the good, the bad and the ugly

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Series Details December 2016
Publication Date 14/12/2016
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The Brexit referendum and the election of Donald Trump have spurred EU leaders to boost their support for European defence. They recognise that they need to increase their share of the burden of European security and rely less on the United States; and they want to reassert the Union’s credibility after Britain’s vote of no confidence.

Source Link https://cer.org.uk/publications/archive/policy-brief/2016/eu-defence-brexit-and-trump-good-bad-and-ugly
Related Links
ESO: Background information: Does 'America First' mean EU defence at last? http://www.europeansources.info/record/does-america-first-mean-eu-defence-at-last/
ESO: Background information: Can Europe Defend Itself? http://www.europeansources.info/record/judy-asks-can-europe-defend-itself/
Blog: Open Europe, 15.11.16: Trump and EU moves towards ‘two-speed’ defence illustrate need for positive UK offer on European security http://openeurope.org.uk/today/blog/trump-eu-moves-towards-two-speed-defence-illustrate-need-positive-uk-offer-european-security/
ECFR: Commentary, 21.11.16: Can governance Trump guns? European security after the US elections http://www.ecfr.eu/article/commentary_can_governance_trump_guns_european_security_us_elections_7189

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