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Friedrich Merz Set to Make First Foreign Visit as Chancellor, Eyes on Ukraine

by Roman Cheplyk
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
1 MIN
Friedrich Merz Set to Make First Foreign Visit as Chancellor, Eyes on Ukraine

The German parliament is scheduled to convene on May 6 for a session to elect a new Chancellor, and all signs point to Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democrats, taking the helm

According to reports from the newspaper Welt, it is expected that Merz will make his first official foreign visit as Chancellor to Ukraine.

The proposed visit is anticipated to coincide with the summit of the "Coalition of the Determined," which is scheduled to be held in Kyiv on May 9. Alongside Merz, international leaders including French President Emmanuel Macron and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk are also expected to attend the summit.

While this potential visit marks a significant milestone for Merz as his inaugural international engagement as Germany’s new Chancellor, his spokesman has declined to comment on the media reports.

This development is being closely watched as it signifies not only a new era in German leadership but also highlights continued international support for Ukraine. Stay tuned for further updates as the situation evolves.

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