Mackerel and missiles: EU-UK defence deal snags on fish
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) April 16, 2025 Cod and herring are normally more likely to be on the dinner menu than the negotiating table at European security talks. Yet, mackerel and missiles have become entangled in a tense diplomatic dance between London and Brussels that is causing friction ahead of a landmark EU-UK summit next month. Both sides are hoping a defence and security pact will be the highlight of the May 19 meeting,
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) April 16, 2025
Cod and herring are normally more likely to be on the dinner menu than the negotiating table at European security talks.
Yet, mackerel and missiles have become entangled in a tense diplomatic dance between London and Brussels that is causing friction ahead of a landmark EU-UK summit next month.
Both sides are hoping a defence and security pact will be the highlight of the May 19 meeting,
Cod and herring are normally more likely to be on the dinner menu than the negotiating table at European security talks.
Yet, mackerel and missiles have become entangled in a tense diplomatic dance between London and Brussels that is causing friction ahead of a landmark EU-UK summit next month.
Both sides are hoping a defence and security pact will be the highlight of the May 19 meeting, 
