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Petition · past parliament

That Parliament should not agree to the UK being part of an EU defence force.

Closed 3,719 signatures

What the petition asks

President of the Commission said that the EU is moving to having a single defence force. To avoid UK forces being committed to such a military force under EU law, Brexit agreement should contain clear legal drafting that excludes any such possibility.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-31796337 contains a report on the Presidents' policy by the BBC. The joint statement between the President and the Prime Minister of 16th October mentions security co-operation between the UK and the EU in the context of what happens after Brexit.

Timeline

15 Nov 2017 Petition opened for signatures
15 May 2018 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 3,719
Status Closed
Opened 15 Nov 2017
Closed 15 May 2018

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.