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UK to stall Brussels' ambition on defence
Clara Marina O'Donnell, at the CER, notes the "startling level of panic" unleashed across nations this summer when the European Commission revealed it wanted to extend its influence over European military co-ordination and procurement. ..."For them to continue to bolt despite all the defence cuts and the talk of the need for further co-operation shows just how difficult it is," she said.