Berlin: The President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, will hold a bilateral meeting with the President of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and candidate for Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, on the sidelines of the informal congress of the European People’s Party taking place in Berlin.
According to Cyprus News Agency, current polling indicates that Friedrich Merz is very likely to become the new Chancellor following the national elections on February 23. The meeting between President Christodoulides and Merz is anticipated to be a significant event, as both leaders will discuss critical issues impacting the European Union.
President Christodoulides is expected to engage in high-level discussions and hold bilateral contacts with European partners during the congress. The discussions will focus on the challenges currently facing the EU and the prospects for its future. The informal congress serves as a platform for European leaders to collaborate and address key topics of mutual interest.
The results of the congress are expected to be announced to the press by CDU President Merz in a press conference on Saturday afternoon, scheduled for 12:30 Cyprus time. The outcomes of these discussions could have important implications for the political landscape in Europe, especially with the upcoming elections in Germany.