Germany to tighten people-smuggling law as chancellor visits UK
Summary
Germany plans to tighten its laws by the end of the year to make it illegal to facilitate smuggling migrants to the UK. This move comes with a new UK-Germany agreement on migration, business, and defense during German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to the UK. The agreement aims to tackle the issue of people crossing the Channel in small boats and enhance UK-Germany cooperation in business and defense.Key Facts
- Germany will change its laws to make it illegal to help smuggle people into the UK.
- This legal change will help German authorities stop smugglers using warehouses to hide boats for Channel crossings.
- The UK and Germany will sign an agreement covering migration, business, and defense.
- A BBC investigation found Germany is involved in storing boats and engines used for Channel crossings.
- The UK recently made a deal with France to return some migrants who arrive in small boats.
- Over 21,000 people have crossed the Channel in small boats so far this year, up 56% from last year.
- A new UK-Germany Business Forum will encourage investment between the two countries, creating more than 600 jobs.
- Defense cooperation will involve joint exports of military equipment like Boxer vehicles and Typhoon jets.
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