A government review of relations with a major 27-nation bloc has raised speculation about deeper integration, with the prime minister signaling that a full alignment of policies could be on the table. Officials are examining how closer ties might reshape trade, security, and regulatory frameworks, though no concrete decisions have yet been made. The comments suggest a shift toward more ambitious cooperation, potentially altering the country’s approach to international alliances. Details on how such a move would be implemented—and whether it faces political or public resistance—remain unclear.


Prime minister says ‘going all the way’ is a possibility as government reviews relations with 27-country bloc