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The EU exported €345.3 billion worth of goods to the United Kingdom in 2025 and imported €158.7 billion, resulting in a €186.6 billion trade surplus, according to figures released by EU statistics agency Eurostat.

The EU Commission set out proposals Wednesday to strengthen Member States’ joint defence capabilities, defence spending efficiency and a EUR 5 billion European…