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UK's Keir Starmer in Berlin for New Treaty Talks with Germany to Reset Post-Brexit Ties

Aug 27, 2024, 09:45 PM

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has arrived in Berlin to meet with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Starmer's visit, which includes two days of meetings in Berlin and Paris, aims to discuss a new bilateral treaty between the UK and Germany, focusing on economic and defense cooperation. This initiative is part of Starmer's broader strategy to reset the UK's relationship with Europe post-Brexit. He describes this opportunity as 'once-in-a-generation' and seeks priority access to the German economy for British businesses. The discussions in Berlin are expected to pave the way for a softer Brexit and improved ties with European allies.