- Starmer wants to ‘reset relationship with Europe’ in Berlin talks
- Meetings with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz this morning, France’s Macron on Thursday
- UK is working on a new partnership with Germany
- “We must turn a corner on Brexit and fix the broken relationships left behind”
Starmer wants to ‘reset relationship with Europe’ in Berlin talks
Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet with German leaders on Wednesday to discuss a major economic and defence agreement, aiming to reset the UK’s relationship with Europe. During his two-day visit to Germany and France, Starmer hopes to improve ties with European allies and move beyond the strained relations of the previous Conservative government, with a focus on boosting Britain’s economic growth.
In Berlin, Starmer will meet with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to discuss a new pact that seeks to enhance military cooperation and increase collaboration in trade and energy.
“We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reset our relationship with Europe”
Sir Keir Starmer
“We must turn a corner on Brexit and fix the broken relationships left behind by the previous government,” Starmer said in a statement. “We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reset our relationship with Europe.”
Britain and Germany, NATO allies and Western Europe’s largest defence spenders are exploring ways to increase defence cooperation, particularly in light of concerns that the U.S. might reduce its military support for Ukraine if Donald Trump is re-elected as President.
During his visit to Germany, Starmer will also meet with business leaders and will discuss investment opportunities and job creation.
In France on Thursday, he will have a meeting with executives from companies such as Thales, Eutelsat, Mistral AI, and Sanofi, before meeting with Paralympic athletes and later holding talks with President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysée Palace.