UK and Germany sign first bilateral treaty since WWII, focusing on defence
Summary
The United Kingdom and Germany signed the Kensington Treaty to enhance defense cooperation. The treaty includes mutual assistance in armed attacks and joint military equipment exports. It also addresses issues like supporting Ukraine and irregular migration.Key Facts
- The UK and Germany signed the Kensington Treaty to work together on defense.
- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz signed the treaty.
- The treaty promises mutual help if either country is attacked, despite both being NATO members.
- It includes plans for joint military export campaigns for equipment like fighter jets.
- The treaty encourages cooperation on nuclear and other defense issues.
- Starmer and Merz discussed increasing European support for Ukraine.
- The treaty addresses irregular migration, aiming to reduce asylum seekers arriving in the UK.
- The UK is working with France and Germany on possible peacekeeping in Ukraine.
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