The German chancellor advocates a strategic partnership among London, Paris, and Berlin to address illegal migration and strengthen defence cooperation, despite his disapproval of Brexit. The signing of the Kensington treaty marks the first formal pact between the UK and Germany since World War II, focusing on cooperation in migration, defence, trade, and education. Friedrich Merz emphasized that previous EU relations were insufficient and that a trilateral alliance is essential for Europe’s response to challenges, particularly competition from Russia and irregular migration.
The Kensington treaty represents the first formal pact between the UK and Germany since World War II, focusing on migration, defence, trade, and education.
Friedrich Merz stated the treaty was overdue, acknowledging that previous relationships in the EU were insufficient for current challenges.
Merz emphasized the need for closer trilateral cooperation, suggesting both Germany and the UK should lead efforts against illegal migration and strengthen defence.
With renewed threats from Russia, both leaders called for stronger continental coordination, positioning the UK as too important to exclude post-Brexit.
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