Germany updates: Merz hails 'new chapter' in German-UK ties DW 07/17/2025
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Germany updates: Merz hails 'new chapter' in German-UK ties  DW  07/17/2025
"Chancellor Friedrich Merz hailed a new treaty with the United Kingdom focusing on security, migration, and economic issues, marking a significant diplomatic effort."
"Merz expressed a hope that Germany and the UK will respond together to challenges facing Europe, emphasizing security as a pivotal theme in the treaty."
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has signed a comprehensive treaty with the United Kingdom addressing various topics including security, migration, and economic collaboration. Merz describes this agreement as a 'new chapter' in German-UK relations, emphasizing the need for joint responses to contemporary European challenges. Despite this diplomatic effort, a significant portion of the German public has expressed skepticism, with polling indicating that 32% of voters feel the situation in Germany has deteriorated since the new government began in May.
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