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Germany’s Merz and UK’s Starmer sign ‘first of its kind’ defence and migration treaty

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UK and Germany signed a historic defence treaty on Thursday, ensuring mutual aid in attacks and targeting migrant smuggling. The pact also strengthens military and economic cooperation.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz signed on Thursday a treaty targeting smuggling gangs, boosting defence exports, and reinforcing UK-Germany trade ties.

“This is a historic day for German-British relations,” said Merz, making his first official visit to the UK since taking office in May.

“We want to work together more closely, particularly after the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union. It is overdue for us to conclude such a treaty with each other.”

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Source: https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/17/germanys-merz-and-uks-starmer-sign-first-of-its-kind-defence-and-migration-treaty


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