"German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier heads to the UK on Wednesday at a time when a deepening security alliance has helped rebuild ties frayed in the turbulent post-Brexit years. The three-day trip is a state visit -- the first by a German president in 27 years -- and will take in a Windsor Castle state banquet and a speech to parliament, a rare honour for a foreign visitor."
"The state visit comes as both the German and British governments are under pressure from hard-right, anti-immigration parties: the Alternative for Germany (AfD) and the Eurosceptic Reform UK Party led by Nigel Farage. 'Apprehension' over future Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the frequent political turmoil sparked by the Trump administration have led key European powers to forge closer ties, including World War I and II-era foes Germany and Britain."
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier undertakes a three-day state visit to the UK, including a Windsor Castle banquet and a rare speech to parliament. The visit reciprocates King Charles III's 2023 state visit to Germany and signals a new era in relations between the two countries. Talks with Prime Minister Keir Starmer will focus on joint support for Ukraine against Russia, reflecting a deepening security alliance. Bilateral ties improved after a post-Brexit distancing, strengthened under Rishi Sunak and continued under Keir Starmer. Both governments face pressure from hard-right, anti-immigration parties, while closer cooperation follows recent defence agreements.
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