German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is to go to London in a bid to forge nearer cooperation with the UK on international and safety coverage.
“I’m in search of shut alignment, not solely inside the European Union but in addition with the UK, as a result of this nation is of central strategic significance for Europe’s safety,” Merz instructed the German parliament on Wednesday.
The chancellor mentioned he has accepted an invite to journey to London for talks.
Discussions with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer are additionally anticipated to incorporate a partnership settlement.
Merz expressed his happiness on the UK authorities’s efforts to align with the European Union on international and safety coverage regardless of Brexit.
“I make no secret of the truth that I nonetheless deeply remorse that the UK left the European Union,” he added.
