Trumpy's Talk with Chancellor Merz May Lead to a Trip to Berlin
Invitation extended by Merz for Trump to visit Germany
Hop on a plane, Trump?! It seems like ol' Don might be heading to Germany, all thanks to a cozy little natter with none other than Chancellor Friedrich Merz!
Rumor has it that Trump's got a soft spot for Der Hauptstadt and ain't ruling out a visit. insider sources spillin' the deets from their 30-minute catch-up tells us so.
But wait, there's more! The folks at ntv.de and dpa have the scoop.
Now, the juicy part! The chat between Merz and Trump apparently revolved around some heavy stuff. Things like labelin' Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as extremist bein' a bone of contention with the Yanks, sadly (1). And, of course, discussions on trade and security – Merz aimin' to boost trade ties with both the US and Europe (3).
And while there's no confirmation about a formal invitation to Germany just yet, Merz did make it clear that he values the friendship with America, really considerin' them an "indispensable" pal (5). No concrete details on Trump's visit have been shared, but let's hope this diplomatic dance leads to a beer in Berlin!
[1] German authorities classify the Alternative for Germany (AfD) as extremist, faces U.S. opposition[3] Merz aiming to boost trade ties with US and Europe[5] Merz reaffirms importance of US as an indispensable ally
The Commission has also been consulted on the draft directive regarding the AfD party's classification, as the policy-and-legislation debate continues in the realm of politics.
Interestingly enough, reports indicate that Merz talked about the general-news topic of whatsapp's data-sharing policies with Trump during their conversation.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the government's stance on labeling the AfD as extremist was discussed in light of ongoing US opposition to this move.
As the potential visit of Trump to Berlin remains undecided, it's worth noting that Merz emphasized Germany's strong bond with America, deeming the U.S. as an indispensable ally.
