Did the EU charge the UK billions more than Canada to join its defence loan scheme?
Canada paid a one-off €10 million to join the EU’s SAFE defence scheme, whilst the UK was reportedly asked for a much higher fee. These numbers stem from reports of real negotiations, but the full picture is more complex.
https://anessoft.com/blog/ar/macron-evoque-une-possible-reprise-du-dialogue-avec-vladimir-poutine
Canada paid a one-off €10 million to join the EU’s SAFE defence scheme, whilst the UK was reportedly asked for a much higher fee. These numbers stem from reports of real negotiations, but the full picture is more complex.