Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to meet German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin to address cybersecurity threats and hybrid risks from Russia. This marks Burnham's first official visit to Germany, where cooperation against rising threats will be a key focus, especially following recent accusations against Russia regarding drone attacks in Germany.
The discussions come amid scrutiny of both leaders' political futures, with Burnham recently taking over from Sir Keir Starmer and Merz facing challenges due to low approval ratings. Additionally, concerns about Germany's reliability as an intelligence partner have surfaced following the arrest of a former spy chief on espionage charges.