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Burnham and Merz sign a security cooperation agreement amidst the Russian threat

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham opens the door to Germany to join the GCAP programme for the construction of a sixth-generation combat aircraft in collaboration with Italy and Japan. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomes the ratification of the Kensington Treaty, while the British leader realizes his commitment to "bringing the United Kingdom closer to Europe."

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British Prime Minister visits Berlin to discuss security

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is in Berlin to meet Chancellor Friedrich Merz, with Ukraine and European security at the heart of the discussions. The two leaders must also talk about economic cooperation and investment, while London and Berlin are considering the creation of a direct rail link between London and Berlin.

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US withdraws all bombers from UK base at centre of suspected terror attack

The United States has removed its B-1 bombers from a British air base one week after five men were arrested nearby on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts, a ‌suspected plot that British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said was likely backed by Iran. The planes had been ⁠stationed at RAF Fairford, which had recently been used for US strikes on Iran.

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Brexit: "Too big, too early" to consider a return from the UK to the EU

Ten years after the Brexit referendum, the hypothesis of a rapprochement between London and Brussels comes back into the British political debate. Prime Minister Andy Burnham even mentioned the possibility of the UK being reintegrated into the EU. While the prospect of a "Bretturn" seems still far away, "there is certainly much better to do than to maintain the status quo," says Sébastien Maillard, special adviser at the Jacques Delors Institute.

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UK and Brexit: Was the cure worse than the disease?

Ten years after the Brexit referendum, the United Kingdom is again discussing its relationship with the European Union. Prime Minister Andy Burnham opens the door to closer ties with Brussels and even to possible re-entry, amid economic difficulties and increasing citizen support to approach the bloc. However, returning to the EU would not be an immediate decision, nor would it be without political conditions and obstacles. What consequences has Brexit had and what options has the United Kingdom now? We analyzed it in Ventana to Europe.

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France, Spain welcome idea of UK rejoining EU

During a visit to Spain, France's Emmanuel Macron said it would be "good news" if the UK moves towards the EU, with Pedro Sanchez also embracing the idea. UK PM Andy Burnham has not ruled out rejoining the bloc.

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UK PM Burnham reopens divisive debate on rejoining EU

Andy Burnham put the idea of Britain rejoining the EU on the table on Wednesday, breaking a taboo for a UK prime minister and reopening the divisive Brexit debate. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Catherine Barnard, Professor of European Law at the University of Cambridge, says that Burnham "is sending the message that actually it's been pretty cold being on the outside of the EU so we're now looking at the alternatives".

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