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UK and Germany will face threats together, says Burnham in Berlin
Key Takeaways
- PM Andy Burnham met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on his first official European visit outside Ukraine.
- The leaders ratified the Kensington Treaty to address hybrid threats and hostile activities.
- New partnerships in quantum technology, space, and potential fighter jet development were announced.
- Burnham signaled a strong desire to bring the UK closer to Europe ahead of next month's UK-EU summit.
During his visit to Berlin, Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced new defense and security partnerships with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, pledging that the UK and Germany will face threats together. The leaders ratified the Kensington Treaty to combat hostile activity and discussed potential German participation in the Global Combat Air Programme. Burnham also highlighted his goal of fostering deeper cooperation with Europe to drive economic growth and address regional security challenges.
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