UK-Germany 'Kensington Treaty' Enters into Force, Strengthening Cooperation in Security and Other Areas

German Chancellor Merz met with visiting UK Prime Minister Burnham in Berlin on October 8. The two sides formally approved the Kensington Treaty to strengthen cooperation between the nations in security, defense, trade, technology, and cultural exchanges. According to their joint statement, the two countries will deepen collaboration in building an industrial technology corridor, countering multiple threats, space, and quantum technologies.