Costa says UK and EU on course for deal on SAFE defence fund

European Union Council President Antonio Costa said on Tuesday that he was confident Britain and the EU would reach a deal on UK participation in the bloc’s SAFE defence fund. Costa acknowledged that talks over the issue had broken down in November. He made these comments in the context of ongoing discussions about the UK’s role in the defence fund. The statement indicates a possibility of agreement despite the previous interruption in talks. No further details on the negotiation status or timing were provided.