Germany’s Merz welcomes Starmer’s interest in closer post-Brexit EU relations
German CDU leader Merz welcomes UK's interest in improving Europe ties
Friedrich Merz on course to take Germany's top job after election, vows to unite Europe

Starmer sends warning to Putin

'If Ukraine fails, Europe will be next': UK PM Keir Starmer's message on three-year long anniversary of war
Keir Starmer issues Ukraine warning as US sides with Russia in astonishing UN vote
Starmer sends warning to Putin on third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Starmer says 'US is right' about UK and Europe needing to take more responsibility for defence
The prime minister agrees with Donald Trump's comments about Europe needing to spend more on defence ahead of his visit to Washington DC next week.
Sir Keir Starmer joins Europe in confronting reality of Trump and Putin's emerging new world order
European leaders tried to reassert themselves in Paris after being pushed to the sidelines but there is a growing sense that the US and Russia see the world in the same way and may strike deals on more than the future of Ukraine.
Trump will meet French and UK leaders as uncertainty grows about US ties to Europe
EU Leaders to Meet for Extraordinary Summit on Ukraine and EU Defence March 6
"We are living a defining moment for Ukraine and European security. In my consultations with European leaders, I’ve heard a shared commitment to meet those challenges at EU leve
'Europe's destiny at stake' as world leaders stand by Ukraine
Macron and Starmer Have Played Trump’s Game Before, but the Rules Are Changing
The leaders of France and Britain are both due to meet with President Trump this week. Approaches previously tried with him may no longer work.
Keir Starmer's high stakes talks with Donald Trump - 'most consequential meeting' since WW2
Keir Starmer jets to Washington this week for a critical meeting with Donald Trump, where the PM will seek to persuade the US President to step back from the brink
British PM Starmer says there can be no Ukraine talks without Ukraine's participation
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday that there can be no talks about the future of Ukraine without the participation of Ukraine, setting his stall out before a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump this week.
Keir Starmer to push Donald Trump on Ukraine peace deal during Washington visit
Some European leaders and opposition figures have openly condemned Mr Trump’s remarks about Ukraine and Sir Keir has faced pressure to challenge the President when he visits Washington. The Prime Minister has backed Mr Zelensky as a “democratically elected leader”, but avoided directly criticising the US president.
Keir Starmer has ‘very tough hand’ ahead of US visit, says former secretary of state
John Kerry says says chances ‘of making peace in Ukraine are real’ as PM is expected to announce new military aid for Ukraine