Europe can no longer rely on US to 'bankroll' its defence, Starmer says
Summary
Keir Starmer called for a Europe-wide security framework and said European countries must take greater responsibility for their own defence. Speaking in Dublin, he described the US shift away from financing European security as permanent, while saying the US-UK alliance remains important.Key Facts
- Starmer spoke at a British Irish Chamber of Commerce dinner in Dublin on Friday evening.
- He said Europe needs a common security framework alongside its common market.
- Starmer said the UK should be central to European defence cooperation.
- He said increased defence spending is needed but would not be enough on its own.
- He cited Russia’s attack on Ukraine and President Donald Trump’s position on US support as events that exposed gaps in European preparedness.
- Starmer said European defence cooperation cannot involve the EU alone because countries on Europe’s periphery are important to its security.
- The British Irish Chamber of Commerce awarded Starmer honorary life membership.
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