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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: UK and Germany Sign Historic Kensington Treaty
Caption: UK and Germany Sign Historic Kensington Treaty. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Britain and signed a landmark post-WWII treaty with PM Keir Starmer. Merz 'deeply deplores' Brexit and urges European unity on global challenges. The Kensington Treaty aims to strengthen cooperation on migration, trade, and security between the UK and Germany. Key provisions include visa-free German school trips and UK access to German e-passport gates from August. Germany will also close a loophole allowing small boats used by migrants crossing the Channel to avoid seizure. Relations between the UK and Germany had cooled after Brexit. The new agreement signals a renewed commitment to partnership. Starmer called the treaty 'very special' and highlighted its role in building even closer UK-German relations. However, support is much lower if Britain were to rejoin the EU under standard terms. The Kensington Treaty marks a major diplomatic step as Starmer seeks to reset UK-EU relations while respecting the Brexit decision. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Brexit,Friedrich Merz,Keir Starmer,UK-German treaty,Kensington Treaty,EU relations,migration,trade,security,visa rules,e-gates,Anglo-German relations,Brexit impact,European Union,UK economy
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