European Union 'Not Informed' About New Australia-UK-US Alliance, Says Official
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The European Commission spokesperson said that they will have to discuss the Australia-UK-US alliance with bloc members to assess the implications.
The EU was not told in advance about a new military partnership between the United States, Britain and Australia, a spokesman said Thursday, fueling fears Europe is being cut out by Washington.
The three countries' leaders unveiled the alliance on Wednesday in what was seen as a move to counter China's rising might.
The agreement to provide a nuclear submarine fleet to Australia raised hackles in EU member France, which saw its earlier multi-billion dollar deal with Canberra scrapped.
"The EU was not informed about this project or about this initiative and we are in contact with the said partners to find out more," European Commission spokesman Peter Stano said.
