Security & Geopolitics#8
Internal security: organised crime, drugs & terrorism
Cocaine ports, gang violence and terror alerts move up the ballot.
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Europe's public debates
The Agenda
62 issues shaping Europe's politics.
From Ukraine to pensions — the debates every European government and party is answering.
62 topics9 themes27 countries
2 topics
Wider Europe & World#55
Drug policy
Legalise, tolerate or crack down?
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Relations with the United Kingdom
After Brexit, a cautious reset.
In short
The EU and UK agreed a security and defence partnership and are negotiating closer ties on food standards, energy and youth mobility. Fisheries and budget contributions remain sensitive.
Why it matters now
Defence cooperation and the European security architecture bring the UK closer again.
The divide
Reset supporters
deeper partnership
Cautious camp
no cherry-picking of the single market
The debate
Specific interests (France, Denmark, Netherlands on fisheries).