Europe's two biggest economies sign first agreement since WWII, underscoring 'triangle alliance' with France amid growing Russian threat and US distance

Friedrich Merz’s visit to the UK only a week after that of Emmanuel Macron symbolizes a return of the E3 format – France, Germany and the UK – as the driving force of European security.

Sir Keir Starmer and German leader Friedrich Merz signed the Kensington Treaty, the most significant UK-German co-operation deal since the Second World War. The treaty focuses on enhanced collaboration in migration, trade, and security, marking a notable improvement in Anglo-German relations.

The UK and Germany have signed the Kensington Treaty, a landmark defence agreement pledging mutual military support and deeper cooperation. Signed by Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Friedrich Merz,

Nigel Farage has taken aim at Sir Keir Starmer's new deal with Germany as part of the UK's "EU reset". The Reform UK leader referenced research which suggested Britain now aligned with Brussels in 21 areas, compared to four at the beginning of the year.

Great barrier grief: that is what the UK government promises to end, at least for British travellers to Germany.“Millions of UK travellers to Germany will be able to use e-gates in the future thanks to a new agreement made between prime minister Keir Starmer and German chancellor Friedrich Merz today,

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has accepted US accusations that Europe was doing too little to fund its own defence and security, but now believes they are on the same page. "We know we have to do more on our own and we have been free-riders in the past," he told the BBC's Today Programme, "they're asking us to do more and we are doing more."