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UK and Germany will face threats together, says Burnham in Berlin
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham visited Berlin for his first official trip to Germany, meeting with Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The leaders formally ratified the 2025 Kensington Treaty, focusing on joint defense and security partnerships to counter rising hybrid threats. Burnham emphasized the need for both nations to confront destabilizing activities together, announcing further cooperation in quantum technology and space. He also expressed a strong commitment to bringing the UK closer to Europe ahead of an upcoming UK-EU summit.