Andy Burnham in Berlin to Discuss Security and Ukraine with Friedrich Merz
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is visiting Berlin to meet German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Discussions focus on European security, the situation in Ukraine, economic cooperation, and a direct rail link between London and Berlin.
Thomas Rivière
October 9, 2026 · 1 min read
BriefPublished (Dubai time, UTC+4) · event date: 2026-10-08
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is in Berlin to meet with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, France 24 reported on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
At the center of their discussions are European security and the situation in Ukraine, two priority topics for both leaders.
They are also expected to address economic cooperation and bilateral investments. Among the projects under consideration is the creation of a direct rail link between London and Berlin, aimed at strengthening ties between the two capitals.
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