UK and Germany deepen ties with defence deals and football diplomacy
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- Category: Europe
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-17 00:00 UTC
- Sources: Politico Europe
Britain and Germany are building a closer bilateral relationship, with new defence cooperation agreements and the high-profile appointment of Thomas Tuchel as England national team manager serving as symbols of a growing Anglo-German bromance, according to Politico Europe.
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