Merz to skip UN General Assembly session in New York
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has cancelled his planned trip to next week's UN General Assembly, as his presence is needed in Berlin, according to government sources cited by DPA.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will not attend next week's session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, according to sources within government circles cited by the news agency DPA.
The sources indicated that the trip has been cancelled because Merz's presence is currently required in Berlin. No further details were given about the specific reasons keeping the chancellor in the German capital, but the decision to scrap the visit has reportedly already been made.
The UN General Assembly is one of the most significant annual international gatherings, traditionally bringing together heads of state and government from around the world to discuss global issues.
The German government has not yet officially confirmed the cancellation, and the report is based on DPA's government sources.
