Scholz and Starmer Announce New Cooperation Agreement

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have announced plans for a comprehensive cooperation agreement between Germany and the UK. The agreement will cover areas such as security, migration, and economic collaboration.

The leaders aim to deepen the partnership, tackle global challenges together, and strengthen deterrence and defense in the Euro-Atlantic region. They also plan to enhance cooperation in areas such as science, technology, development, and education.

The agreement, which is expected to be signed early next year, will provide a new foundation for the relationship between the two countries after Brexit. While both leaders expressed their commitment to improving relations, Starmer made it clear that the UK has no intention of rejoining the EU or its single market and customs union.

The visit comes as both countries face challenges related to irregular migration and the need to address security concerns. The leaders also discussed their support for Ukraine, the Israeli right to self-defense, and the promotion of a future Palestinian state.

Overall, the agreement signals a desire to strengthen ties and work together on shared goals.