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EU's Kaja Kallas Says Brussels Still 'Traumatised' by Brexit

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Kaja Kallas, the EU's foreign policy chief, says many people in Brussels are still "traumatised" by Brexit and that closer ties with the UK must move step by step. She spoke after talks in Brussels with Defence Secretary Wes Streeting ahead of the EU-UK summit on 20 November. Streeting said leaving the EU hurt Britain's economy and warned Brussels against protectionist "Made in Europe" rules.

By BriefTea Editorial · 2 November 2026 at 17:45

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