Chancellor crisis: Merz cancels trip to UN General Debate in New York
Merz is under massive pressure domestically. Against this backdrop, he is cancelling an important foreign policy appointment. Important meetings are scheduled in Berlin.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has cancelled his trip to the UN General Assembly in New York, citing the need for his presence in Berlin. The trip was scheduled for next week, three days after state elections in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Berlin, which are seen as crucial for Merz's political future. Merz has faced pressure within his party, the CDU, since a poor election result, and has called a meeting of the CDU presidency for Sunday evening to discuss the election outcomes.
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul will attend the UN General Assembly instead and deliver the German address.
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