Source: Financial Times [UK]
“Sir Keir Starmer plans to kick off efforts on a new treaty with Germany as he holds talks in Berlin with Chancellor Olaf Scholz. The meeting on Wednesday morning is part of the UK prime minister’s goal to reset ties with the EU, following strained and sometimes tempestuous relations under the 14 preceding years of Conservative rule. London wants to conclude a treaty with Berlin in six months, on market access, energy security and the environment. A separate accord on defence collaboration is already being negotiated, with hopes it will be agreed in the autumn.” (08/28/24)