German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits London to sign a friendship treaty with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, focusing on defense and support for Ukraine.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz meets British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to sign a friendship treaty aimed at relaunching bilateral relations post-Brexit and defense cooperation. The treaty will address security threats, particularly from Russia, and include a mutual defense pact. It will also expand cooperation in education, immigration and technology, with the aim of combating illegal immigration and improving rail links between the two countries.