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Germany and UK Sign Defense Pact for European Autonomy

7/21/2025

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In a groundbreaking move, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer have forged a friendship treaty that strengthens defense collaboration amid wavering US support for Europe. This pact, featuring mutual defense commitments and joint military initiatives, marks a pivotal step towards greater European autonomy in security, as Merz highlights the urgency for independence from past US reliance.

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In a groundbreaking move, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer have forged a friendship treaty that strengthens defense collaboration amid wavering US support for Europe. This pact, featuring mutual defense commitments and joint military initiatives, marks a pivotal step towards greater European autonomy in security, as Merz highlights the urgency for independence from past US reliance.