Merz calls for UK, Germany and France to align on migration and defence
The Kensington treaty represents the first formal pact between the UK and Germany since World War II, focusing on migration, defence, trade, and education.
Leaders of the UK and Germany to sign a treaty on defense, trade and migration
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz are set to sign a treaty on Thursday pledging to tighten defense ties and step up law-enforcement cooperation against gangs that smuggle migrants across the English Channel.
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The Kensington Treaty includes plans for close security and defense cooperation, a mutual assistance clause in crises, and visa simplifications for school exchanges.