UK, Germany sign friendship treaty, deepening ties in face of threats

Britain and Germany signed a new friendship treaty on Thursday, strengthening cooperation in defense, trade, transport, and migration. The agreement, marking German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s first visit to London, reflects closer ties among Europe’s top powers amid rising global tensions and uncertainty over U.S. support. The treaty includes mutual defense assistance, joint arms exports (such as the Eurofighter Typhoon and Boxer vehicle), and plans for a new direct rail link. Germany also committed to cracking down on illegal migration routes to the UK. This deal marks a major step in normalizing post-Brexit UK-EU relations.

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