The UK and Germany have signed the Kensington Treaty, their first bilateral treaty since World War II, focusing on deepening defense cooperation. This treaty includes mutual assistance clauses and joint campaigns for military hardware exports. German Chancellor Merz emphasized that defense is central to the pact, marking a new chapter in UK-German relations post-Brexit. Both leaders highlighted the importance of addressing contemporary challenges together. The treaty also aims to strengthen European support for Ukraine amid uncertainties regarding U.S. commitments, with discussions including nuclear dialogue despite Germany lacking nuclear armaments.
The Kensington Treaty, signed by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, includes clauses on mutual assistance in case of attack and on joint export campaigns.
Starmer stated, 'We see the scale of the challenges our continent faces today, and we intend to meet them head on,' emphasizing Europe's growing security needs.
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