Starmer and Merz sign major new UK-German treaty in boost for travellers
Briefly

The UK and Germany have established a significant treaty focusing on migration, trade, and security, marking the first major agreement since World War II. Key outcomes include Germany closing a loophole to allow police to seize boats used by migrants crossing the Channel, transitioning to visa-free trips for German school groups visiting the UK, and easier access for British visitors in Germany through passport e-gates. This treaty underlines a renewed partnership and commitment to work closely on pressing issues post-Brexit, signaled by Sir Keir Starmer and Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
The UK and Germany have agreed to collaborate on migration, trade and security in the biggest treaty between the two countries since the end of the Second World War.
Sir Keir Starmer and the German chancellor Friedrich Merz agreed to 'work ever more closely' on a range of issues under the Kensington Treaty.
Germany will close a loophole to allow police to seize small boats being used by migrants to cross the Channel, aiming to cut post-Brexit red tape.
British visitors to Germany will benefit from passport e-gates ultimately extending to all British visitors, part of a wider Brexit reset.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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