After 10 years on "Brexit"..Europe and Britain are seeking closer relations

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After 10 years on "Brexit"..Europe and Britain are seeking closer relations

Ten years after the referendum that led to the exit of Britainfrom the European Union (Brexit), the leaders of both parties stressed on Saturday the need to unite their ranks in an increasingly turbulent world.

The President of European Commission Ursula von der Leyen at the Munich Security Conference Europe and Britain need to cooperate more closely on… "Security, economics, and defending our democracies".

She added "Europe, and especially the United Kingdom, should come closer together"Pointing out that "Our future is more interconnected than ever" Although 10 years have passed since Britain left the European Union.

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer made similar statements, and said "We are not at a crossroads: the path ahead of us is straight and clear. We must build our hard power, because it is the currency of the times"

Starmer continued "We must be able to deter aggression, and yes, if necessary, we must be prepared to fight"calling for construction "A common industrial base across Europe that can boost our defense production" and"Double our strengths"

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Friday that… "A strong Europe in a strong NATO means that the transatlantic bond will be stronger than ever"French President Emmanuel Macron said: "This is the time for a strong Europe" working on "Build its own security structure".