Sunak in Berlin: UK Prime Minister to Boost Defense Ties, Discuss Energy Investments with Scholz
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the UK travels to Germany to meet Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday, aiming to strengthen defense and security cooperation.
They plan to announce collaborations on developing Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm Wheeled Artillery Systems and energy projects, including German investment.
Sunak recently announced the UK's intention to increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP annually by 2030, and this trip is seen as an attempt to forge closer ties with Germany in response to this commitment.
The UK and Germany, being European powerhouses, are stronger together in defending against aggression and driving economic growth.
Despite not visiting Germany since becoming prime minister in October 2022, Sunak emphasizes the importance of their alliance in preserving security and prosperity.
Sunak has reduced his international travel to focus on domestic policy and improving the Conservative Party ahead of an election this year.
Boris Johnson announced a significant increase in defense spending upon his return to the international scene, stating the need for the British arms industry to be prepared as global tensions reach Cold War levels.
During his visit to Germany, Johnson will also discuss investments.
Notable investments include RWE's plan to invest over 8 billion euros (£6.9 billion) in the UK by the end of the decade and E.ON energy's commitment to invest 1 billion pounds in the UK over the next 5 years to support the green energy transition.
Sunak recently announced the UK's intention to increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP annually by 2030, and this trip is seen as an attempt to forge closer ties with Germany in response to this commitment.
The UK and Germany, being European powerhouses, are stronger together in defending against aggression and driving economic growth.
Despite not visiting Germany since becoming prime minister in October 2022, Sunak emphasizes the importance of their alliance in preserving security and prosperity.
Sunak has reduced his international travel to focus on domestic policy and improving the Conservative Party ahead of an election this year.
Boris Johnson announced a significant increase in defense spending upon his return to the international scene, stating the need for the British arms industry to be prepared as global tensions reach Cold War levels.
During his visit to Germany, Johnson will also discuss investments.
Notable investments include RWE's plan to invest over 8 billion euros (£6.9 billion) in the UK by the end of the decade and E.ON energy's commitment to invest 1 billion pounds in the UK over the next 5 years to support the green energy transition.
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