Germany bids farewell to reliable partner Starmer, especially on Ukraine support

Germany's government on Monday lauded outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer as a close and reliable partner, especially regarding Ukraine. Berlin expressed its keenness to maintain a similar level of cooperation with his successor.

"The federal government has always had Keir Starmer as a reliable and close partner on foreign policy issues, and especially concerning Ukraine," said government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius. He added that the German government would monitor the situation in the United Kingdom and emphasized its interest in working closely with the future prime minister.

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The federal government has always had Keir Starmer as a reliable and close partner on foreign policy issues, and especially concerning Ukraine.

Reflecting on the tenth anniversary of Brexit, Kornelius stated that the United Kingdom has been and will remain an important partner for both Germany and the European Union. He stressed that the challenges facing both sides are identical. He affirmed that all decisions the UK makes regarding the EU should fall under the exclusive purview of the British government and its people. Simultaneously, he noted that numerous avenues for cooperation exist, and any form of close ties and coordination benefits European collaboration.

Regarding Starmer's potential participation in the upcoming E5 summit in Berlin, which includes leaders from Germany, France, the UK, Italy, and Poland, the spokesperson indicated that the planning remains unchanged. The meeting, which will include NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte virtually, is scheduled to begin around 4:45 PM local time (2:45 PM GMT). Its primary objectives are to prepare for the NATO summit in Ankara on July 7-8, address support for Ukraine, and discuss the situation in the Middle East.

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The United Kingdom is a strong and important country on the European continent and, therefore, must be on the side of the EU.