Germany to crack down on migrant smuggling gangs entering the UK
According to the BBC, Downing Street announced an agreement between the UK and Germany that will cover topics such as migration, business and defence.
The agreement will reportedly be signed on Thursday as part of the new German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz's, first official UK visit.
According to the BBC, the new changes will make it illegal for people in Germany to enable migration to the United Kingdom.
Germany initially agreed to tighten its laws in December under the previous government, but Merz has now decided to change the law by the end of the year.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke about the new German chancellor's 'commitment' to changing the laws.
'Chancellor Merz's commitment to make necessary changes to German law to disrupt the supply lines of the dangerous vessels which carry illegal migrants across the Channel is hugely welcome,' Starmer said.
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