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Posted on February 24, 2025
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CDU leader Friedrich Merz welcomes UK PM Keir Starmer's interest in improving UK-EU relations, following recent discussions between the two leaders.
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's conservative CDU leader Friedrich Merz welcomed on Monday the interest shown by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in improving ties with Europe, adding that the two had spoken several time in the last few weeks.
"I very much welcome the fact that Great Britain is once again seeking proximity to Europe, to the European Union," Merz told reporters after his conservative bloc won most votes in a national election on Sunday.
(Reporting by Miranda Murray and Madeline Chambers)
Friedrich Merz welcomed the UK's renewed interest in improving ties with Europe, stating that Great Britain is seeking proximity to the European Union.
The CDU leader mentioned in the article is Friedrich Merz.
Merz made his statement after his conservative bloc won most votes in a national election, indicating a positive outlook on UK-EU relations.
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