UK Prime Minister Starmer said at the Munich Security Conference,
"The UK is no longer the country that voted to leave the EU."
Starmer emphasized, "Without Europe, there is no UK security; without the UK, there is no European security."
The remarks made by Starmer at the Munich Security Conference mainly conveyed two key signals:
* Saying goodbye to the past and reshaping the image: "The UK is no longer the country that voted to leave the EU," aims to tell European allies that the UK, which was in turmoil and confrontation due to Brexit, has become a thing of the past. His government hopes to move on from this chapter and seek more pragmatic cooperation in foreign affairs.
Practice has proven that Brexit was a strategic mistake.
* Emphasizing mutual dependence: "Without Europe, there is no UK security; without..." This declarative statement highlights mutual dependence. The UK remains part of Europe politically and in terms of security after Brexit, especially against the backdrop of the Ukraine conflict. Starmer wants to show that the Labour government is a pro-European and reliable partner and hopes to sign a security treaty with the EU covering areas such as defense and trade to build a closer partnership.
In summary, this statement is a strategic declaration by the new UK government to "restart" relations with Europe, aiming to reposition itself in the post-Brexit era with security cooperation as its cornerstone.
As an outsider to the EU, the UK clearly regrets its withdrawal. Geopolitical realities show that the UK cannot be separated from Europe, and seeking maximum cooperation is the correct strategic positioning for the UK.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1857203094129676/
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