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In a significant development, Chancellor Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has invited key members of the CDU leadership to a meeting at the Chancellor's Office. The gathering, which took place after 100 days in office for Chancellor Merz, aimed to discuss crucial matters, including the state of the coalition with the SPD, cooperation within the coalition, and public sentiment.
Attendees of the meeting included CDU General Secretary Carsten Linnemann, Karin Prien (CDU deputy party chair and Federal Minister of Education), Michael Kretschmer (Minister President of Saxony), Silvia Breher (Agricultural State Secretary), and Karl-Josef Laumann (NRW Health Minister).
While the initial report of the meeting was made by the "Bild" newspaper, further details about the discussions that transpired during the meeting remain undisclosed. However, it is known that the Chancellor took the opportunity to exchange views with some members of his leadership circle.
Apart from this meeting, Chancellor Merz has been actively engaged in various other events. On August 13, 2025, he held a video conference with European heads of state and government, including Volodymyr Zelenskiy, to discuss Ukraine's future. This meeting was part of preparations for a summit involving Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
Moreover, Chancellor Merz participated in a video conference of the Coalition of the Willing to discuss security guarantees following the Ukraine summit in Washington.
The CDU/SPD coalition under Chancellor Merz has made significant changes in security, economic, and migration policies during his first 100 days in office, but faces internal discord.
In another development, Chancellor Merz is preparing for video conferences with Ukraine on Wednesday. Furthermore, it has been reported that one of the video conferences will be with US President Donald Trump.
As the Chancellor continues to navigate the complexities of his role, these meetings and discussions are crucial in shaping the future of Germany and its relations with other nations.
- The discussions at Chancellor Merz's meeting with his CDU leadership could potentially include policy-and-legislation changes regarding war-and-conflicts, as evidenced by his video conference with European heads of state about Ukraine's future.
- The general-news outlook highlights Chancellor Merz's active role in politics, as he engages in discussions on various matters such as security, economics, and migration, shown by his meetings with international leaders and upcoming video conferences with Ukraine and US President Donald Trump.
