UK's Starmer says we must build 'hard power' at European security conference


British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaking during the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, February 14, 2026. Stefan Rousseau/Pool via REUTERS

Feb 14 (Reuters) - ⁠British Prime Minister Keir Starmer ⁠stressed the need to build "hard ‌power" and be ready to fight if necessary, speaking on Saturday at the ​Munich Security Conference aimed ⁠at bolstering ⁠European defence and diplomatic ties.

"We are ⁠not at ‌a crossroads today, the road ahead is ⁠straight, and it is clear we ​must ‌build our hard power, because ⁠that is ​the currency of the age," he said, following European Commission ⁠President Ursula von der ​Leyen's opening remarks.

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