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UK and Germany sign new treaty on defence, trade and people smuggling

Keir Starmer and Friedrich Merz visit the Airbus facility in Stevenage, southern England, on 17 July, after signing a bilateral cooperation treaty. AFP - STEFAN ROUSSEAU

In a landmark moment for European security, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have signed a comprehensive friendship and cooperation treaty in London.

The agreement deepens law enforcement and defence ties, reflecting a shared resolve to confront pressing challenges, most notably organised crime and rising strategic threats.

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