Burnham bei Merz: Deutschland und Großbritannien stärken Cyberabwehr
Zweieinhalb Monate nach seinem Amtsantritt besucht der britische Premierminister Andy Burnham Deutschland als erstes EU-Land. In Berlin geht es auch um die Bekämpfung von Cyberangriffen.
Deutschland und Großbritannien are strengthening their cyber defense cooperation as they face increasing hybrid threats. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham visited German Chancellor Friedrich Merz today, during which they plan to implement the 2025 friendship treaty in Berlin. Both countries commit to a partnership to combat hybrid threats threatening their security and prosperity, particularly from adversaries like Russia.
They aim to share information and coordinate surveillance, deterrence, and disruption efforts to weaken hostile actors. Burnham warned that attacks on infrastructure, businesses, and democracies are not distant threats but reach into people's homes and workplaces, designed to weaken and divide society. The Kensington Treaty, signed six years after Britain's EU exit, marks a new foundation for their relations, accompanied by a 17-point action plan for enhanced cooperation in science, technology, defense, security, and growth.
Last visited as Chancellor, Merz signed the 27-page document in July of last year. As Britain's second-largest trading partner, Germany contributes approximately £155 billion (around €183 billion) to the UK economy.
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