Germany and the UK have entered into landmark agreements to enhance defense cooperation and combat migrant smuggling. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's first official visit to the UK resulted in a commitment to amend German law to allow authorities to seize small boats used by smugglers. Additionally, Germany's birth rate has fallen to 1.35 children per woman, which marks a two percent decrease compared to the previous year, albeit with a slower decline compared to preceding years. This trend reflects low birth rates observed in past decades.
Germany and the UK signed landmark deals aimed at enhancing defense ties and combating migrant smuggling. These agreements are part of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's first official visit to the UK.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz agreed to amend German law to allow the seizure of small boats used by migrant smugglers. This is intended to bolster efforts against human trafficking.
The birth rate in Germany has decreased to 1.35 children per woman, a two percent drop from the previous year, with significant declines observed in recent years.
The lower birth rates in Germany echo trends from the 1990s and early 2000s, with notable declines of eight and seven percent in birth rates recorded from 2021 to 2023.
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