The Guardian view on Keir Starmer in Europe: a visit about more than Brexit | Editorial

The visit to Germany embodied this new approach. It was significant that Sir Keir went to Berlin first, because the German economy, though it is struggling, remains Europe’s largest. Germany is also pivotal in Europe’s response to the Ukraine war. The two sides agreed to prioritise a new treaty on defence and economic ties, as well as foreign policy cooperation and people-to-people contacts.