UK and Germany Sign Kensington Treaty, Vowing Peacekeeping Force for Ukraine.
The United Kingdom and Germany have signed the Kensington Treaty, a landmark bilateral agreement announced today by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz . While Merz expressed regret over Brexit, both leaders committed to deeper cooperation—especially on defense, migration, and international security.
A central provision of the treaty outlines contingency planning for a European peacekeeping force in Ukraine, with air, sea, and land components ready to activate following a formal ceasefire . This complements recent NATO support decisions, including plans to send Patriot missile systems to Kyiv, reinforcing Western resolve.
Domestically, the UK is also pursuing electoral reforms—lowering the voting age and tightening foreign donation rules—to strengthen democratic resilience . However, Merz made clear that EU tax policies remain debatable territory even as bilateral ties deepen.
Observers say the treaty marks a fresh chapter in post–Brexit Europe, balancing national sovereignty with strategic unity amid global instability.
Adedayo Obadina
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