The leaders of Britain, France and Germany are burying lingering grievances. They are creating new defense partnerships. On Thursday, Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain and Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany signed a wide-ranging treaty for mutual defense, economic cooperation and other partnerships. Last week, Mr. Starmer and President Emmanuel Macron of France agreed to coordinate their nuclear arsenals. Next week, Mr. Macron will visit Mr. Merz in Berlin.

Source: The Times July 18, 2025 14:41 UTC